[Ontbirds] Whimbrels at Sam Smith

of vigilance in all kinds of weather except rain. The Whimbrel show should just keep getting better for the next week or so as the number of birds should increase each day and peak around May 24 or 25. So who cares if we shiver a little bit. Tim Mccarthy via Ontbirds

[Ontbirds] Whimbrel Time

The peak time approaches for you to see the most exciting of wild birds. Now I know that Peregrine Falcons are fast , Yellow Rails are hard to find, Worm-eating Warblers are rare, etc. But for pure exotic wildness - sight and sound - the embodiment of Mother Nature's essence at its most

[Ontbirds] Sam Smith Whimbrel Watch

Hello Whimbrelgroupies Today at Col. Sam Smith Park was no disappointment provided you dressed warmly, had rain gear and arrived early. We had 436 of the little beauties fly over all between the hours of 6:30 and 9:45. Flock size ranged from 26 to 114 and all flew straight past heading west.

[Ontbirds] Report from Whimbrel Point at Sam Smith

Hi to all Shorebirders and Whimbrellizers in particular. Today at Colonel Sam Smith Park was so different from yesterday I don't know where to start. But isn't that just like nature? The boys in Virginia reported 2,361 Whimbrels leaving their shore last night to make a total so far of 5,739

[Ontbirds] Sam Smith Whimbrel watch May 25

Hello fellow birders, citizen scientists, geeks, and wouldbee geeks. I'll have the attention of all of you before I'm done today. Today was one of the Colonel Sam's greatest days. I'll get the numbers over with first, and then we can do some exciting things, hopefully in a concise fashion that

[Ontbirds] Sam Smith Whimbrels 2014

Hello Whimbreleers and Whimbrelettes Today at Whimbrel point I think we got the closing show. Only 218 birds were seen leaving Virginia last night and we at Sam Smith actually saw more than that today. From 5:45 am to 10:30 there were 323 birds in 5 different flocks making the grand total since

[Ontbirds] Whimbrel watch May 30

Time to get back to our gardening for us Whimbrel watchers as it looks like the big flocks are all through. Thanks to Marc Miron for yesterday's addition of 80 birds (which was substantiated by added details and a photograph) and to Vivek Kumar for 3 more and to George Parker for just being

[Ontbirds] TOC outing Sunday, March 5, Humber Bay Park East and points West

>From Tim Mccarthy Posted with permission of Ontbirds Hi Fellow Birders I apologise that nothing was posted here from our TOC outing of last Sunday. Garth Riley, who was supposed to lead the thing was suddenly called away (to go birding down south, the louse) so Kai Millyard, the designated

[Ontbirds] High Park Nighthawks

From: Tim Mccarthy via Ontbirds Hello Hawkers Nighthawkers, that is. Having read several sighting reports of Common Nighthawks in the past few days, I decided tonight to strike out for Hawk Hill tonight to see what's (ahem,) up. Sure enough, I saw a total of 23 Nighthawks between 8pm and 9

[Ontbirds] High Park Raptorwatch

From:Tim Mccarthy, via Ontbirds Greetings, birders. In just a few short weeks it will be once again time for the Raptorwatch season. Starting Sept. 1,and going through to the end of November we will be on Hawk Hill in High Park every day weather permitting from 9:30 am or so until at least

[Ontbirds] Whimbrel Watch Col. Sam Smith Park May 27,2017

If you were a Whimbrel with a coat of non-waterprooffeathers that flew nonstop for a couple of thousand kilometers what would you do if you encountered a storm along the route? 1) Land someplace a soon as possible and hope it was a safe place? Even if you knew it from before how would you know

[Ontbirds] Whimbrel Watch, Col. Sam Smith Park May 25, 2017

>From Tim Mccarthy via Ontbirds Well, the good news is the storm down on the Delmarva is gone and a thousand or more Whimbrels left the coast last night as a result. The bad news is that storm is now here. I stood out there on (actually beside) Whimbrel Point in a near hurricane to

[Ontbirds] Fw: High Park Raptorwatch September Summary

From: Tim McCarthy Sent: October 4, 2017 2:09 PM To: ontbirds Subject: High Park Raptorwatch September Summary From: Tim Mccarthy, via Ontbirds Greetings, Fellow Raptorfans I've been told by one of our members who was in Muskoka last weekend

[Ontbirds] High Park Raptorwatch

Here we go. Between noon and 12:15 we have had 3 kettles of Broadwings totalling 73 birds plus an immature Bald Eagle flying with them. Tim Mccarthy Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the

[Ontbirds] High Park Raptor Watch

From: Tim Mccarthy via Ontbirds Fellow Birders Its just around the corner. No, not Christmas. Its the High Park Raptor Watch. We need you to come out and give us a hand. If you're new to Raptorwatching do not despair. Spend some time with us and I guarantee you will become a good Raptor

[Ontbirds] High Park Raptorwatch

From:Tim Mccarthy via Ontbirds Greetings fellow Raptorwatchers: Tuesday was a good one on Hawk Hill,there were lots of birds passing through, lots of sharp-eyed observers, and a few newbies who finally got to see what a Raptorwatch should be like. Thanks to all who came out, especially the

[Ontbirds] From: Tim Mccarthy, via Ontbirds

Atention all Raptorfans, Hawknuts, Buteobuffs, Eagle-expectors and just allround lovers of Birds of Prey: Hope I got your attention in there somewhere. Tomorrow we are expecting winds NorthWest of 21 Kph. Where? Well, everywhere, I guess. But starting around 9:30 tomorrow morning there will

[Ontbirds] Sam Smith Whimbrel Watch 2018 _ a view to one of Nature's spectacular migrations

From: Tim McCarthy, via Ontbirds A call to binoculars for all birders! Its time once again for the annual Whimbrel migration. These marvellous migrants give us a super show for a few days every spring. Almost the entire Eastern population of Numenius

[Ontbirds] Whimbrels at Sam Smith

Its 7 am and so far there have been almost 300 Whimbrels flying East to West over Whimbrel Point. Details later. Tim Mccarthy Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Sam Smith Whimbrels

Total so far 1219 Whimbrels of which maybe 300 have landed for a rest. Also Blackbellies Dunlin and Semipal Sanpipers. GoodBirds, Tim Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] 10th annual Fred Bodsworth Memorial Whimbrel Watch

>From : Tim Mccarthy via Ontbirds This from Col. Sam Smith Park between 6am and 5 pm today: Total of Whimbrels seen today -2,243 Total of Whimbrels since May 18- 8,124 guesstimate of those who landed today - between 500 and 1000 Previous record for the GTA (from the Eastern

[Ontbirds] Sam Smith Park Whimbrels

Good morning Its 8am and so far there have been 3 flocks totalling 140 Whimbrel. More to come, we hope. BestBirds, Tim Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send

[Ontbirds] Don Barnett Memorial Whimbrel Watch

As of 3 pm we’ve had 12 Whimbrel also 33 Dunlin, 3 White Rumped Sandpiper, 60 White Winged Scoter, 3 Common Loon and 1 Red Throated Loon all before 10 am BestBirds, Tim Sam Smith Park is at the foot of Kipling Avenue in New Toronto Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Fred Bodsworth Memorial Whimbrel Watch - Sam Smith Park, Whimbrel Point

Hi WhimbrelFans Knowing that many people would be kicking off the long weekend a day early, and being somewhat envious of that, Wayne Renaud and I decided to stake out Whimbrel Point. And what do you know, Wayne picked a flock of 21 Whimbrels out of the gale wind around 7 this morning. This

[Ontbirds] Fred Bodsworth Memorial Whimbrel Watch, Whimbrel Point, Sam Smith Park

From: Tim Mccarthy via Ontbirds Not too exciting today if Whimbrels were all you were looking for, there were only 2 birds that kept disappearing somewhere and coming back. They were first seen (by Wayne Renaud) just before 8 am and last i know of, around 3 pm. They were behaving as lone birds

[Ontbirds] Last Day of the 10th Annual Fred Bodsworth Memorial Whimbrel Watch Wed., May 30, 2018

The 5 Whimbrels we saw off and on yesterday were around today, along with a Red Knot. We expect you may see more shorebirds yet to come but the Whimbrel Watch is officially over. First of all sincere thanks to all who came out, especially to Wayne Renaud who did more than me in every way and

[Ontbirds] Fred Bodsworth Memorial Whimbrel Watch, Sam Smith Park, May 29, 2018

>From : Tim Mccarthy via Ontbirds Nothing much to add from this afternoon's post other than an obviously declining number of Whimbrels to be seen, the majority now happily engaged in nesting up north. Now is the time to see a few stragglers perhaps, but especially a possibility of a Red K

[Ontbirds] Fred Bodsworth Memorial Whimbrel Watch

From: Tim Mccarthy via Ontbirds Whimbrel Point, Col. Sam Smith Park. 6am until 3:30 pm Where all these Whimbrels are coming from is a mystery to me. The species certainly hasn't doubled in size since last season although it would be nice. If there is someone perhaps on the South shore of Lake

[Ontbirds] Fred Bodsworth Memorial Whimbrel Watch round-up May 27, 2018

From: Tim Mccarthy via Ontbirds, Col. Sam smith Park Do I hear 9000? I know the Whimbrel Count has no real goals other than assisting in the conservation of these great birds but we can't help a little competitive enthusiasm seeping through. The total for this year at Whimbrel Point, after

[Ontbirds] Sam Smith Whimbrels

Just a quick update in case you were debating lunch vs. Whimbrels. Since 6am there has only been a group of 5 birds who have been hanging around all day. I’m going to have lunch. Bestbirds, Tim Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the

[Ontbirds] Fred Bodsworth Memorial Whimbrel Watch May 27

From Tim Mccarthy Hi Whimbrel Fans They are beginning to taper off, it seems. So far today we’ve seen 104 Whimbrel . Keep you posted. Tim Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] High Park Raptorwatch

Hello Hawkers Believe it or not its that time again.The Don Barnett Memorial Raptorwatch starts this Saturday, Sept.1 on Hawk Hill, right beside the Grenadier Restaurant in High Park. You can follow our day-to-day sightings on the HMANA website www.hawkcount.org or

[Ontbirds] High Park Raptor Watch

Hello Raptorfans, especially Broad Wing chasers. It looks like the weather may be about to change into just the kind of thing our good old Broadwings like. I mean the kind that makes them fly in great big balls over High Park. Can't say for sure but if they do and you're not there, you're gonna

[Ontbirds] High Park Raptorwatch

Hi Folks Interesting day coming up? Already 2 Bald Eagles. Better put your golf clubs back in the garage. BestBirds, Tim Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization.

[Ontbirds] High Park Raptorwatch

Hello Raptorwatchers. Can you believe it? The Raptor season is almost half over. We haven't had much of a season at Hawk Hill so when the weather looks good for Migrants, we plan to be there on the Hill. Actually we are there everyday but you should come tomorrow or Saturday. Reports will flow

[Ontbirds] Hello Hawkers

We are seeing at this moment Notthern Harriers, Red Shoulders and tons of Sharpies. There has also been a Goshawk. If the. rain holds off its going to be one of our best days. We’ll try and hold the Eagles until you get here. BestBirds, Tim The High Park Raptorwatch is held each day right next

[Ontbirds] High Park Raptorwatch

Hi folks Our first ideal day on the Hill. Lots of everything. Help! Tim Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For

[Ontbirds] High Park Raptor Watch

Hi In the last 10 minutes we’ve seen bigbird - 3 Bald Eagles 1 Golden Eagle and 2 Ospreys BestBirds Tim Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] High Park Raptorwatch

Hi >From Hawk Hill a good day for a change 31 Broaddies among others. Kettles are starting to bring birds. BestBirds, Tim mccarthy Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Whimbrel Watch, Sam Smith Park

>From Tim Mccarthy, Whimbrel Point, Col. Sam Smith Park, 8:30 am Saturday Its so wet out at Whimbrel Point right now even the midges are drowning. We saw 40 Whimbrel earlier and will let you know if there are more after the rain stops. Yesterday's total came to over 5500. It looks like the Sam

[Ontbirds] Sam Smith Park Whimbrel Watch

Hi Its 8:30, we’ve seen 72 Whimbrel so far with 850 having been reported from Machipongo. Lots of other shorebirds at last, mostly Dunlin but Semipal Sandpipers, Ruddy Turnstones, Least Sandpipers and maybe a Red Knot. There are so many passing right now I’ve missed 300 or so just fumbling

[Ontbirds] Whimbrels

Whimbrels at Sam Smith Park today almost 1500 so far (11:30) Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information

[Ontbirds] High Park Hawk Watch

Calling all birders! And non-birders too. Sept. 1 is the first day of the High Park Hawk Watch. Its free, its fun and if you come to Hawk hill sometime between Sept. 1 and the end of November you will most likely see some pretty cool birds. The watch starts around 9.30 am and runs until late

[Ontbirds] High Park Raptorwatch

The season you've all been waiting for is finally here. The High Park Raptorwatch begins at Hawk Hill in high Park this Sunday, just 3 days from today, and goes every day weather permitting until the end of November. All are welcome any time morning or afternoon. Watch the HMANA page for daily

[Ontbirds] High Park Raptorwatch Sept. 8, 2019

Seen Sunday between 9:30 am and 4 pm 1Turkey Vulture 2 Osprey 2 Bald Eagles 73 Sharpshins 5 Coopers Hawks 152 Broadwings 27Red Tails 7 Am. Kestrels 1 Merlin 1 Peregrine Broadwings are obviously on the move but due to

Re: [Ontbirds] Sandhill crane‘s over Sunnybrook park right now

From Tim at High Park 110 Sandhills and lots more too so far Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 12, 2019, at 11:14 AM, Craig Mclauchlan via ONTBIRDS > wrote: > > I am watching at lest 15 Sandhills cranes flying over the park right now > moving south > Craig Mclauchlan > > Sent from me have a