[ONTBIRDS] Western Kingbird at Colonel Sam Smith Park (Toronto)

A Western Kingbird has been reported this morning (September 11) at Colonel Sam Smith Park "where the kites are flown" I don't think it's currently being seen but is being searched for. Here's the eBird hotspot page (with directions) for Colonel Sam Smith Park:

[ONTBIRDS] Magnificent Frigatebird on Chemong Lake (Peterborough)

Matt Garvin has just reported (September 13 at 11:34) that he photographd a Magnificent Frigatebird flying southwest on Chemong Lake near Arnott Drive heading towards Frankhill Rd. This is at the southwest corner of Chemong Lake, north of Fowlers Corners, approximately at

[ONTBIRDS] Fwd: [hamiltonbirds] Brown Booby at Van Wagner's beach

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[ONTBIRDS] Barnacle Goose east of Ottawa

Vincent Fyson has just (October 4, 12:30 pm) reported a Barnacle Goose at the Nolan Rd Quarry. It is visible from the top of the berm on Nolan Rd. This is just south of Du Golf Rd (County Rd 1) which becomes Colonial Rd (County Rd 28 just west of here in Ottawa), south of Clarence-Rockland in the

[ONTBIRDS] Black-headed Grosbeak in Sudbury

A Black-headed Grosbeak was photographed in Garson just outside of Sudbury yesterday (October 15) and was apparently seen again by the homeowner today. Apparently the homeowner is willing to have visitors, but that was posted in the private Facebook Group Sudbury and Manitoulin Birding (

Re: [ONTBIRDS] Purple Gallinule at Blenheim Sewage Lagoons

Just a quick update on this bird. Steve Charbonneau reports that the bird is continuing to be seen but disappears for stretches of time into the patch of Phragmites. The exact location I provided in the first email was incorrect, here's a better description: as you walk northeast (away from the

[ONTBIRDS] Purple Gallinule at Blenheim Sewage Lagoons

Steve Charbonneau reports (August 25 at 8:15) that he has found an immature Purple Gallinule at Blenheim Sewage Lagoons in the northwest corner of the second pond on the right, about 10 m from the corner; it went into the Phragmites along the shore. To access Blenheim Sewage Lagoons you must have

Re: [ONTBIRDS] Purple Gallinule at Blenheim Sewage Lagoons

Steve Charbonneau reports that this bird continues at the same location today (August 26). Mike Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com Please support my birdathon for bird conservation

[ONTBIRDS] Brown Booby of Tommy Thompson Park (Toronto)

I just (August 26 at 11:15 am) got an email from Brendan Boyd saying "Meaghan Tearle is on a boat at the tip of Tommy Thompson and reports just had the Brown booby fly over heading east. She got a short video. " Mike Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com Please support my birdathon for bird

[ONTBIRDS] Fwd: [hamiltonbirds] Western Sandpiper Christie Lake

See below message about a Western Sandpiper near Hamilton. Exact location is in the eBird checklist linked. Mike -- Forwarded message - From: jameslees1980 Date: Fri, Aug 28, 2020, 15:21 Subject: [hamiltonbirds] Western Sandpiper Christie Lake To: Hamilton Birders Hi I just

[ONTBIRDS] Western Kingbird at Darlington (Durham)

At 6:32 pm today (August 22) Rayfield Pye reports a Western Kingbird at Darlington Nuclear, south end of ball fields on Cargo Rd. Here is the approximate location in Google Maps: Near 153-2 Crago Rd, Courtice, ON L1E 2R3 https://maps.app.goo.gl/ruSjokifB8nr5ooC8 Mike Burrell

[ONTBIRDS] Laughing Gull in Fort Erie (Niagara)

Ryan Griffiths has passed on a message (August 27 at 12:43 pm) that Wally Parker has photographed a juvenile Laughing Gull on the breakwall in Fort Erie at the foot of Beatrice Street. Approximate location: https://goo.gl/maps/8PD7Eip8rD2AqWUy8 Mike -- *Mike Burrell* mike.burrell...@gmail.com

Re: [ONTBIRDS] Probable Brown Booby off Port Darlington (Durham)

Glenn Coady reports (6:17 pm) "Brown Booby seen in the last 15 minutes diving off Bond Head but very far out - scope necessary for decent views. Still drifting eastward." Mike Burrell mike.burrell...@gmail.com Please support my birdathon for bird conservation

[ONTBIRDS] Probable Brown Booby off Port Darlington (Durham)

Brendan Boyd just (August 24) emailed me the following: "I’m on a boat about 1km off shore from Port Darlington and had (presumably) a juv brown booby fly past. Initially thought was a gannet, but seemed smallish and overall brown without any sort of spotting. Underwing also brown without black

Re: [ONTBIRDS] Probable Brown Booby off Port Darlington (Durham)

John Brett is reporting (4:35 pm) that he had a bird consistent with an adult Brown Booby flying out from Port of Newcastle making its way east out of sight, diving like a gannet. He suggests checking further east. On Mon, Aug 24, 2020 at 4:05 PM Mike V.A. Burrell wrote: > Brendan Boyd just

[ONTBIRDS] Buff-breasted Sandpiper at Windermere Basin (Hamilton)

A Buff-breasted Sandpiper was found at Windermere Basin yesterday (August 14) afternoon by Jon Pleizier and continues this morning (August 15). Most of Windermere Basin is closed to public access but public vantage points are accessed from the parking lot/trail off of Eastport Drive (

[ONTBIRDS] Western Kingbird near Perth (Lanark)

Jon Ruddy has just (6:50 pm, August 30) found a Western Kingbird: "Found a Western Kingbird just now, along Highway 7, about 10 minutes east of Perth Western Kingbird Dropped pin Near 15729-15169 Trans-Canada Hwy, Perth, ON K7H 3C8 https://goo.gl/maps/Gu12PcZfxUzWJFCS6; Mike -- *Mike Burrell*

[ONTBIRDS] Fwd: Northern Wheatear near Maryhill, Waterloo Region

Posting for Jay Solanki. A link to a photo is in Jay's email below. A link to a google map of the location is here: https://goo.gl/maps/FmjmKsCCP4zrt3R16 This is halfway between Guelph and Kitchener on the border of Waterloo and Wellington County. Mike -- Forwarded message -

[ONTBIRDS] Cinnamon Teal at Keith McLean CA (Chatham-Kent)

Ken and Jim Burrell and I just found a Cinnamon Teal at Keith McLean CA just outside of Rondeau. It's not a male in breeding plumage but has a very rusty chest and reddish sides. There are lots of dabbles to look through. Heres a pin to the location: Dropped pin Near Howard, Chatham-Kent, ON

Re: [ONTBIRDS] Swallow-tailed Kite near Luther Marsh (Dufferin County)

The Swallow-tailed Kite has been reported at the same location again this morning. Mike On Sun, Aug 2, 2020, 15:54 Mike V.A. Burrell, wrote: > Peter Landry found a Swallow-tailed Kite yesterday near Luther Marsh in > Dufferin County and has refound the bird again today (reported to eBird at >

[ONTBIRDS] Swallow-tailed Kite near Luther Marsh (Dufferin County)

Peter Landry found a Swallow-tailed Kite yesterday near Luther Marsh in Dufferin County and has refound the bird again today (reported to eBird at 12:20 pm). The exact location is Sideroad 21/22 between the main entrance to Luther Marsh and Mallard Pond. Roughly here:

[ONTBIRDS] Western Sandpiper at Windermere Basin (Hamilton)

Hello Ontbirders, Last evening Rich Poort and Bob Curry independently found an adult Western Sandpiper at Windermere Basin in Hamilton. The bird has been seen again this morning. Most of Windermere Basin is closed to public access and the bird is tricky to see from publicly-accessible vantage

Re: [ONTBIRDS] Swallow-tailed Kite near Luther Marsh (Dufferin County)

Reports on the Ontario Birds Discord server that the bird HAS been seen again this morning (August 5) at the same location. On Sun, Aug 2, 2020 at 3:54 PM Mike V.A. Burrell wrote: > Peter Landry found a Swallow-tailed Kite yesterday near Luther Marsh in > Dufferin County and has refound the

Re: [ONTBIRDS] [Ontbirds]Razorbill Niagara on the Lake

Apparently this was reported in error. Please disregard the original post. Mike Burrell On Thu, Dec 3, 2020 at 2:50 PM Stan Fairchild via ONTBIRDS < birdalert@ontbirds.ca> wrote: > > > Sent from my iPhone > > -- > > Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the > Ontario

[ONTBIRDS] Mew Gull at Niagara Falls

Jamie Spence has photographed an adult Mew Gull below the Horseshoe Falls as of 8 am, November 24. I'm not sure of his exact vantage point. A scope is likely necessary. Parking along streets close to the falls is usually limited and/or very expensive. Most birders opt to park at Dufferin Islands

[ONTBIRDS] Ottawa Bean Goose update (November 10)

For those of you considering looking for the Bean Goose outside of Ottawa, I thought I'd summarize some information that is scattered around in other places online (mostly the Ontario Birds Discord server: https://discord.gg/EXJ5S9e). If you're lucky enough to see it, please share your sightings

[ONTBIRDS] Bean Goose near Ottawa

Ken Burrell has just (2 pm, November 13) found the Bean Goose on the water with Canada Geese at the Nolan Rd Quarry. Here's a Google Map link: https://goo.gl/maps/VAbUE7WM7nLNaHt29 Good birding! Mike Burrell -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field

[ONTBIRDS] Barnacle Goose near Ottawa

There is a Barnacle Goose in a large flock of Canadas in the field across from 2606 Dunning Rd, south of Cumberland. Mike Burrell -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Ontbirds is

Re: [ONTBIRDS] Beam Goose near Ottawa

At 738 the Bean goose flew northwest with some Canadas. Mike Burrell On Sat, Nov 14, 2020, 06:44 Mike V.A. Burrell, wrote: > The Bean Goose is currently on the water at the Nolan Rd Quarry. 0645 > November 14. > > Mike Burrell > -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs

[ONTBIRDS] Beam Goose near Ottawa

The Bean Goose is currently on the water at the Nolan Rd Quarry. 0645 November 14. Mike Burrell -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Ontbirds is reserved for sightings of provincially

[ONTBIRDS] Black-throated Gray Warbler in Toronto

A Black-throated Gray Warbler was reported at Woodbine Park this morning (November 19) to eBird (https://ebird.org/checklist/S76397199). It has been subsequently seen by several observers within the past hour near the southeast corner of the park in a big willow by the pond:

[ONTBIRDS] Variegated Flycatcher - November 17, yes

Multiple observers are reporting the Variegated Flycatcher along the Brooklin Lions Wilderness Trail is present again this morning as of 0745 November 17. Directions: Brooklin is in the north end of Whitby. From the intersection of County Rd 12 (Baldwin Street) and Hwy 7 (which becomes County Rd

[ONTBIRDS] Bell's Vireo at Point Pelee

Cherise Charron photographed a Bell's Vireo near the "Serengeti Tree" at Point Pelee National Park earlier this afternoon (October 30). The Serengeti Tree is a large Honey Locust tree along the west beach footpath north of the tip parking lot. I don't have any more details. Mike Burrell --

[ONTBIRDS] Slaty-backed Gull in Peterborough

Over the noon hour today Iain Rayner found an adult Slaty-backed Gull on Little Lake in Peterborough. Don Sutherland and I were able to see it before it flew north with a Herring Gull at 1:40 pm and observed many field marks which were consistent with the identification to that species. To my

[ONTBIRDS] Rock Wren at Glen Robertson (Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry)

A Rock Wren was photographed and posted to the Facebook Group "Bird Identification Group - People Helping Others ID Birds" late last night from the town of Glen Robertson which is northeast of Cornwall, almost at the Quebec border. Apparently the bird has been present for "a while". All of the