[Ontbirds] Greater White-Fronted Geese Milton
There are currently (3:50pm) two Greater White-Fronted Geese at 8th Line and Brittania Road in Milton, in a flooded farm field at the NW corner of this intersection. Also present is a White Morph Snow Goose and a number of Tundra Swans. We had an adult, male Bald Eagle flyover as well. This intersection can be reached by heading north on Ford Drive off the QEW. Rick and Felix ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese Garden Hill Feb.28
0At least 9 GWGO on Garden Hill pond north of Port Hope now. Among 1000 Canadas and a few puddle ducks including an American Wigeon pair. Garden Hill is at the junction of County Rds. 1 and 9 in Northumberland. Margaret Bain 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 about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese at Halton's 8th Line ; https://youtu.be/YKQVJL9YWts
Hi folks: These 3 White-fronted Geese ( see video link) https://youtu.be/YKQVJL9YWts were at Brittannia & 8th Line in North-east Oakville/ Milton area today.!!Direction: Take Dundas St. to Nineth line go north to Brittannia, turn left; look for flooded fields on north side ,just before getting to 8th Line. Careful where you park, fast moving traffic!!Good luck. https://youtu.be/YKQVJL9YWts Cheers Luc Fazio ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Greater White Fronted Geese
10 greater white fronted geese being seen now near Green Mountain Road on eight Road East in Stony Creek 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 about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese on Stoney Creek mtn.
There are six Greater White-fronted Geese on Stoney Creek mtn in a flooded field across from the Vinemount sign on Ridge Rd. between 10th Rd. E and 8th Rd. E. No doubt these are the same 6 found by Mike MacLeod at a nearby location yesterday. The number of waterfowl has greatly increased since earlier this morning, including many (60+) Northern Pintails and American Wigeons etc. Earlier there was also a Ring-necked Duck in the mix. Joanne 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 about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese-Port Colbourne
Twenty three of them in an open field. Now, best viewed from White Road, one block east of Miller and a few hundred metres north of 3d Concession. With Peter Thoem. Scope recommended. 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 about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Greater white fronted geese
There are 16 GWFG mixed in with a bunch on Canada’s in the corn stubble on the north side of Miller Road about 400 yards east of the third concession. Port Colborne. Craig Corcoran. 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 about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese -Pt. Colorne
Mourad Jabra has relocated the 28, possibly 30, GWFG in a field across from 3048 Miller Rd., Pt. Colborne. 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 about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
Re: [Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese, Snow Geese, and CacklingGoose - Earl Rowe Provincial Park
Yesterday morning the 6 greater White-Fronted Gees were still there, but much further back. Follow Garth’s directions. Then go further. Continue past the beach to the next bridge. Look right. They were way back telescope necessary. I did not explore if there were trails back there Regards Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Garth Riley via ONTBIRDS Sent: October 20, 2017 3:48 PM To: Ontbirds Subject: [Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese, Snow Geese, and CacklingGoose - Earl Rowe Provincial Park Nancy and I dropped by to see the Snow and Cackling Geese reported earlier this week by John Schemelefske earlier this week. Some of these geese are still present and we also found six Greater White-fronted Geese fairly close to the entrance. Directions: Find your way to the entrance to Earl Rowe PP, Park at the entrance gate and walk in past the staff booth. Keep right and walk towards the lake. Just as you reach the bridge (dam) look left. The GWFG were on the edge of a small island. Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Rogers network. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese, Snow Geese, and Cackling Goose - Earl Rowe Provincial Park
Nancy and I dropped by to see the Snow and Cackling Geese reported earlier this week by John Schemelefske earlier this week. Some of these geese are still present and we also found six Greater White-fronted Geese fairly close to the entrance. Directions: Find your way to the entrance to Earl Rowe PP, Park at the entrance gate and walk in past the staff booth. Keep right and walk towards the lake. Just as you reach the bridge (dam) look left. The GWFG were on the edge of a small island.Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Rogers network. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Greater White Fronted Geese - Dry Lake, Haldimand
I am stopped at Dry Lake in Haldimand and have 49 Greater White Fronted Geese on the water here. I haven't checked to see if there are more out of site yet. Dry Lake is on Dry Lake Road between Townline Road West and Talbot Road in Haldimand, just outside of Haggersville. Cheers, Rich ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese Ridgetown S.T.P.
Hi all, Although there is quite a bit of ice, waterfowl is abundant at Ridgetown sewage lagoons. Of note, 10 Greater White-fronted Geese were in the SE pond (as seen from the viewing stand on the south side of the road). They were difficult to see as they were right against the berm. Seen just over an hour ago. Over 2000 Tundra Swans were present, mostly in the north cell behind the treatment building. I looked for "Bewick's" to no avail! Lots of ducks are in the south pond at the viewing stand, but in the far corner. Rondeau Park was rather quiet today and fewer ducks on the Bay visible from the park. I did not see the Eurasian Wigeon of last week. There were actually two males last weekend! Directions: Ridgetown Lagoons Directions: Highway 401 exit #109 south on C-K Rd. 20 to Gosnell Line. Turn right and go to intersection at grain elevator. Jog left to Mitton Line and go about 400m. Viewing stand on left, or go a bit farther to treatment plant on right and go into lane to view north lagoons. Cheers, Blake A. Mann Wallaceburg, Chatham-Kent Ontario boatmannATkentDOTnet Blog: www.burgbirder.blogspot.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese @ Lee Brown's
Hi folks, Four whitefronts were at Lee Browns just now. They moved a bit further into the field with a bunch of Canadas. Lee Brown's is accessed off Lakeshore Drive in Long Point. Look for the large parking area on the south side of road overlooking a small pond (currently mostly frozen) Lev Frid & Murray Shields ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese at Hillman Marsh
6 Greater White-fronted Geese are currently at Hillman Marsh (near Point Pelee in Essex county). Good birding Jeff Skevington -- Jeff Skevington, Research Scientist Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids and Nematodes Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 960 Carling Avenue, K.W. Neatby Building Ottawa, ON, K1A 0C6, Canada Phone: 613-720-2862 FAX: 613-759-1927 E-mail: jhskeving...@gmail.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese - Jack Miners
In addition to the 7 Snow Geese (white morphs) at Jack Miners Bird Sanctuary, there are now 10 Greater White-fronted Geese amongst the large congregation of Canada's. All the Greater White-fronts are adults and near the back of the large group in the corn field on the south side. Jack Miners is located on Road 3 northwest of downtown Kingsville (west of Leamington). From Kingsville, take Division St north and turn left (west) onto Concession 3. Jack Miners is not far west of Division. Jeremy Hatt 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 about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese at Arnprior
Late this afternoon there were 12 GWFG in the Madawaska headpond at Arnprior amongst hundreds of CANG. The flocks of geese were leaving near sunset but may well return tomorrow. The GWFG were in separate groups of 4 (2 ad, 2 juv), 7 (3 ad, 4 juv), and a single adult that flew in near sunset. As the ratio of young to adult birds was different yesterday (apparently only 4 juveniles were present then), there have undoubtedly been more than 12 GWFG present over the past few days. I arrived at 4 p.m. and many geese had drifted out into the headpond and many others had already flown away. The headpond is at the east end of Baskin Drive, which comes off Daniel Street just north of Highway 417 (north of the White Lake Road). Happy Birding! Michael Runtz ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese near London
At lunchtime today there were 16 Greater White-fronted Geese at Lobo Gravel pit on the north side of Ilderton Road just east of Coldstream eam. They were keeping in a fairly tight flock. Thirty were reported here yesterday. Ian Platt and Joan Taylor Sent from my iPod ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese, Cambridge
--- Begin Message --- Today as of 5:30 PM, 86 GWFG were staging on Hespeler Mill Pond. Directions: 401 to Hwy 24 South or Townline Road South. From Hwy 24, bear right onto Queen Street East and follow this road to Ellacott Lookout. From Towline Road, turn left (west) onto River Road and follow to Ellacott Lookout. Tony ZammitCambridge, Ontario Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android--- End Message --- ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Greater White-Fronted Geese at Hillman Marsh
I observed a flock of approximately 30 Greater White-Fronted Geese at the Hillman Shorebird Cell at about 4 pm today, Oct 16. Hillman Marsh is about 6 km east of Leamington, Ontario. Leon A. Barlow ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese near Owen Sound Mar 15, 2016
--- Begin Message --- 3 Greater White-fronted Geese seen late this morning, at about 30 metres distance in good light. Associating loosely with a large group of Canada Geese, but when something flushed the birds, the three Greater White-fronted Geese flew away separately. One way to reach the location from Owen Sound is to take Hwy 21"south" ( which is actually west at this point) then right onto Bruce Road 10. Turn right again onto Sideroad 5. Follow this road until it ends, and take an abrupt right onto the 5th Concession of Kepple Township. Watch for a barn with 2 large silos on the left. This is Fire Number 058613. The geese were feedingclose to the road along with several Canada Geese about 50 metres before Concession 5A. There was a also large mixed feeding group of ducks and geese beyond the fencelines behind the barn and along the wetland at the bottom of a small hill. They were out of binocular range for us, but a scope view might turn up some good birds. FYI this can also be a very good locations for Autumn migrant Sandhill Cranes. Good Birding Jerry Walsh Owen soundgannetmu...@yahoo.com --- End Message --- ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
Re: [Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese. Wolfe Island. Update & Directions
The 8 geese continue today at the same location as yesterday. Another reference point is Ridge Road. They are north of this road by about 500m. On the west side. Mark Sent from my iPhone > On 10 Mar 2016, at 13:20, Mark D. Read wrote: > > At about 11am the 8 (not 7) Greater White-fronted Geese moved south by about > another 500m. There they intermingled with approximately 1000 Canada Geese > and were harder to pick out. Visibility has also decreased with fog and rain > becoming heavier. > > Directions: Wolfe Island is reached by a free ferry from downtown Kingston > (at the east end of Barrack Street). The ferry is currently docking at > Dawson Point, from where you will travel south to Hwy 96, then west to the > village of Marysville. After the shops turn left onto Hwy 95 and follow it > south to Reed's Bay Road. Turn right (west) to 5th Line. Turn left (south) > and follow past house on right checking fields as you go. Birds last seen > approximately 1km along this road just over the rise in the road. > > Mark. > > -Original Message- > From: Mark D. Read [mailto:markdr...@gmail.com] > Sent: 10 March 2016 09:34 > To: ONTBIRDS > Subject: Greater White-fronted Geese. Wolfe Island. > > Hi folks, I've just located 7 Greater White-fronted Geese on Wolfe Island. > They are on 5th Line, about 500 m south of Reed's Bay Road in a lightly > flooded corn field with Canada Geese and 3 Snow Geese. > Mark > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
Re: [Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese. Wolfe Island. Update & Directions
Nice find Mark and thanks for calling me. I have a dentist app't tomorrow about 9 and may be able to get the 10.30 ferry over to try. I have never seen more than a single WFGO in this area. They may move on but it is worth a try. Paul From: ONTBIRDS on behalf of Mark D. Read Sent: March 10, 2016 1:20 PM To: 'ONTBIRDS' Subject: Re: [Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese. Wolfe Island. Update & Directions At about 11am the 8 (not 7) Greater White-fronted Geese moved south by about another 500m. There they intermingled with approximately 1000 Canada Geese and were harder to pick out. Visibility has also decreased with fog and rain becoming heavier. Directions: Wolfe Island is reached by a free ferry from downtown Kingston (at the east end of Barrack Street). The ferry is currently docking at Dawson Point, from where you will travel south to Hwy 96, then west to the village of Marysville. After the shops turn left onto Hwy 95 and follow it south to Reed's Bay Road. Turn right (west) to 5th Line. Turn left (south) and follow past house on right checking fields as you go. Birds last seen approximately 1km along this road just over the rise in the road. Mark. -Original Message- From: Mark D. Read [mailto:markdr...@gmail.com] Sent: 10 March 2016 09:34 To: ONTBIRDS Subject: Greater White-fronted Geese. Wolfe Island. Hi folks, I've just located 7 Greater White-fronted Geese on Wolfe Island. They are on 5th Line, about 500 m south of Reed's Bay Road in a lightly flooded corn field with Canada Geese and 3 Snow Geese. Mark Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
Re: [Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese. Wolfe Island. Update & Directions
At about 11am the 8 (not 7) Greater White-fronted Geese moved south by about another 500m. There they intermingled with approximately 1000 Canada Geese and were harder to pick out. Visibility has also decreased with fog and rain becoming heavier. Directions: Wolfe Island is reached by a free ferry from downtown Kingston (at the east end of Barrack Street). The ferry is currently docking at Dawson Point, from where you will travel south to Hwy 96, then west to the village of Marysville. After the shops turn left onto Hwy 95 and follow it south to Reed's Bay Road. Turn right (west) to 5th Line. Turn left (south) and follow past house on right checking fields as you go. Birds last seen approximately 1km along this road just over the rise in the road. Mark. -Original Message- From: Mark D. Read [mailto:markdr...@gmail.com] Sent: 10 March 2016 09:34 To: ONTBIRDS Subject: Greater White-fronted Geese. Wolfe Island. Hi folks, I've just located 7 Greater White-fronted Geese on Wolfe Island. They are on 5th Line, about 500 m south of Reed's Bay Road in a lightly flooded corn field with Canada Geese and 3 Snow Geese. Mark Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese. Wolfe Island.
Hi folks, I've just located 7 Greater White-fronted Geese on Wolfe Island. They are on 5th Line, about 500 m south of Reed's Bay Road in a lightly flooded corn field with Canada Geese and 3 Snow Geese. Mark Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Greater White Fronted Geese also Long Point
Tim Lucas just picked out 2 of the above mentioned in the group of other rare Geese at 2936 lakeshore. Way at back past metal barn. Take 59 south right on lakeshore at esso. House is on left. Len Sent from my Samsung device ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese, Sweets Corners
Hi Birders, I had a group of 4 Greater White-fronted Geese amongst a large flock of Canada's (~500) sitting on the lake at around 1:30pm. The group appeared to be comprised of a single adult and 3 young birds. The location was opposite 1351 Lakeshore Road, 100m. west of Reicheld Road. I also had a pair of Common Raven's on my drive home, in Brant County on Bishopsgate Road, where Hwy. 403 intersects, attending to fresh roadkill ( http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S26775898). Directions to the GWFG: coming west from Dunnville on Rainham Road (#3), take the first road (Reicheld Road) south (left) after Sweets Corners. Reicheld will end at the lake, keep an eye out for a large flock of CANG on the lake. The birds could be moving around a little bit, so be sure to check the shoreline as needed. Good birding! Ken Burrell kenneth.gd.burr...@gmail.com http://burrellbirding.ca/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese St. Clair NWA
On the way home from Point Pelee, I briefly stopped at St. Clair NWA. Thousands of geese and swans are present there and the surrounding fields. Near the entrance I spotted at least 3 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE along with 8 SANDHILL CRANES and a single SNOW GOOSE. I did not spend much time there, so there are likely other things to find! Nearby at the NE corner of Rivard Line and Heron Line, I saw a SNOWY OWL sitting in the field. First one I have seen this fall, but this area is known for numbers of Snowy Owls. Directions: St. Clair is on Townline Road between Heron Line and Belle Rose Line. From west of Chatham, head north on Bear Line to Pain Court Line. Head west on Pain Court Line through village until you hit Townline Road. Go north on Townline Road. Cheers, Blake A. Mann Wallaceburg, Chatham-Kent Ontario boatmannATkentDOTnet Blog: www.burgbirder.blogspot.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese, Everett Gravel Pit
Still present today. Directions as previously reported. If not there check local corn fields. -- John Schmelefske # 7360 RR # 4 Alliston, Ontario,Canada, L9R 1V4 Email: j.sc...@gmail.com Watercolour Gallery: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2001214&id=1051632050&l=ea990bf4ce ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese, Everett Gravel Pit, near Alliston.
This afternoon at 4:00 I had 4 Greater White-fronted Geese at the Everett Gravel Pits. To get there, go west on Highway 89 from Alliston. At the 4th concession turn right (north). Drive to the next intersection. Turn left (west) onto the 5th concession. The pit is on the right. The best viewing is from the top of the hill. There is just enough room to pull over on the right side of the road. Be careful because this is at the crest of the hill. It is best not to stop at the bottom of the hill because you are much more likely to flush the geese. There were over a thousand Canada’s there this afternoon. John Schmelefske ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese, Beachville, March 31
Hey, There were 4 Gr. White-fronted Geese near the ''High Pond'', north of Beachville today. They were mostly in the flooded cattle pasture, with 200 Canada Geese and two Cacklers, south of the flooded beanfield. Directions - take County Road 6 north from the 401 to CR 9, east to Beachville, north on the 43rd Line about 1km. Look for the flooded fields on the east side of the road. Cheers, James Holdsworth, Biological Consulting Services 14 Marian St, RR#1 Woodstock, On, N4S-7V6 [519]537-2027 226-228-1428 [cell] - note - NEW jmholdswo...@rogers.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese (4) Sombra
A good influx of waterfowl today included 4 Greater White-fronted Geese at Cathcart Park north of Sombra. They were sitting on the ice about an hour ago. American Wigeon (several) and a Gadwall present as well. Will likely be present tomorrow. Lots to look at there! Directions to Sombra and St. Clair River: On highway 40 between Wallaceburg and Sarnia, turn west onto Bentpath Line. Go to St. Clair Parkway at river. Turn right or north and go up St. Clair Parkway to Cathcart Park. Cheers, Blake A. Mann Wallaceburg, Chatham-Kent Ontario boatmannATkentDOTnet Blog: www.burgbirder.blogspot.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese (4) Ridgetown Lagoons
This afternoon I picked out 4 Greater white-fronted Geese at Ridgetown among the hundreds of Canada Geese. Also present 3 SNOW GEESE and at least 2 CACKLING GEESE. A NORTHERN SHRIKE was nearby as well. Over at Blenheim Lagoons an impressive flock of 43 SNOW GEESE were present. As well, a couple of CACKLING GEESE. A LONG-TAILED DUCK was in one of the ponds. Lagoon Directions: Ridgetown is about 30 minutes east of Chatham. Exit 401 at Rd. 21 (#109) and head south. From the main corner in Ridgetown at Erie St. and Main St., follow Erie St. north about 1.5 km to Mitton Line/Palmer St. Turn left onto Mitton Line and go past fertilizer plant. Lagoons are on the south (left) side and you will see a viewing stand. Do not enter beyond fence. Cheers, Blake A. Mann Wallaceburg, Chatham-Kent Ontario boatmannATkentDOTnet Blog: www.burgbirder.blogspot.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Greater White Fronted Geese - 3 found, 2 flown, 1 remaining
Patience paid off - 5th trip to Moodie Pond around 5:30 today for a brief couple of minutes 2 GWFGeese paraded past a number of die-hard birders determined not to leave without a great view -the lighting was right and the birds were seen and then they joined the hundreds of geese leaving the pond and flew south. A few of us remained and another GWF Goose was found on the far shore again offering great views as the Canada Geese left all around it until it remained on the shore on its own. Thanks to all the trip leaders this weekend who worked so hard to find birds for us newbies despite high water, heat, biting ladybugs, black flies and mosquitoes. Your dedication is outstanding. Thanks OFO for a great weekend! Will try to post pics to our blog in the next day or so - we are still on the road... ellen and jerry horak www.thesustainabilityadventure.blogspot.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese at Ottawa's Moodie Dr
3 adult Greater White-fronted Geese just found at the Moodie drive quarry pond south of Trail Road. Mike Burrell ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese in Ottawa area
Jon Ruddy and Langis Sirois just reported that the two Greater White-fronted Geese found at the Moodie Dr Pond (south of Trail rd) south of Ottawa yesterday are present again today at 12:40.Directions: Hwy 417 west to Hwy 416 then south on the 416 to exit 66, Fallowfield exit. West on Fallowfield to Moodie Dr, south on Moodie to the 2nd quarry pond south of Trail Rd about 400 meters north of Barnsdale Rd on the east side of Moodie Dr.Good birding,Bob ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese - Scugog Twp.
My wife Kim and I (and later Terrie Smith) just had two Greater White-fronted Geese in a field with 100s of Canadas just west of the Village of Epsom in Scugog Twp. >From intersection of Reach and Lakeridge go east to a large flooded field >(~2-3 km west of Epsom) on the north side of the road - easily visible from >the road. One Tundra Swan flew over my house this morning as well. Geoffrey Carpentier www.avocetnatureservices.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese and Cackling Geese in Whitby
Ontbirds subscribers, It was quite a good afternoon for viewing arriving geese today. Just northwest of Whitby Harbour, on the soccer fields across from the Abilities Centre at the southeast corner of Victoria St. W. and Gordon St., I found a flock of 68 Cackling Geese in among close to 4000 Canada Geese feeding on the lawns there. Before I could scan through all of the geese, someone came and ran their dogs through the area. This scattered about 90% of the geese into the air and they flew off to both the west and northwest, many flying off north of Hwy 401 - a noisy and impressive sight. In driving down Halls Rd. S. a little later, I found 3 Greater White-fronted Geese feeding with about 80 Canada Geese in the corn stubble on the east side of Halls Rd. S. about 400 metres south of Victoria St. W. They were still present when I left about an hour ago. Directions: Take Hwy 401 to Exit 410 (Brock St.) and proceed south on Brock St. to Victoria St. W. Turn right (west) onto Victoria St. W. and immediately watch for the soccer fields on the left before the lights at Gordon St. across from the Abilities Centre. Many of these geese will likely return to the Whitby Harbour area in the late afternoon. Proceed further west about 2.8 km. on Victoria St. W. where you can turn left (south) on Halls Rd. S. and the fields north and west of Cranberry Marsh, another good spot for geese. Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese at Rondeau
Early this morning there were four Greater White-fronted Geese just east of Shrewsbury near Rondeau. They were very skittish and proceeded to fly towards Rondeau Bay where they are currently not visible. They should come back out to feed at some point. Jim Burk Directions: Exit highway 401 at Kent Rd. 15. Proceed south to New Scotland Line. Turn right and head towards Shrewsbury. They tend to feed anywhere along this road but usually between Mull Rd. and Shrewsbury. There was a dead (long winter) Tundra Swan right beside the road where they were feeding. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
Re: [Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese--Wellington, Hillsburgh Pond
Correction. 4 Greater White-fronted geese total. Most likely the same birds that have been seen at this location for most of November. Dan MacNeal Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 1, 2013, at 7:43 AM, "Dan MacNeal" wrote: > > At least 3 present amongst 3-400 Canada Geese and many Mallards. On the far > side of the pond from the viewing area "bench". Maybe better viewing from > behind the foodland in town. > > Directions- from 401. Take trafalgar north to the town of Hillsburgh. Turn > left on station rd. Road curves in an S go over bridge and turn right into > the Elora cataract trail parking area. > > Dan MacNeal > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ > ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial > birding organization. > Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca > For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit > http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup > ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese--Wellington, Hillsburgh Pond
At least 3 present amongst 3-400 Canada Geese and many Mallards. On the far side of the pond from the viewing area "bench". Maybe better viewing from behind the foodland in town. Directions- from 401. Take trafalgar north to the town of Hillsburgh. Turn left on station rd. Road curves in an S go over bridge and turn right into the Elora cataract trail parking area. Dan MacNeal Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese continue @ Hillsburgh, Nov 20
Birders, Joanne Redwood and I are currently viewing the 4 previously reported Greater White-fronted Geese in the town of Hillsburgh, Wellington County.They are with several hundred Canada at the back of the pond. Scope required. >From the 401 travel north on Trafalgar through the town of Erin and 8km north of Erin is Hillsburgh. Turn left on station road and you will see the pond on your right. Park in the parkette just after the bridge and view from here. Len Manning Joanne Redwood ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese- Wellington County
The four geese were present today at 5 pm in the Hillsburgh pond. Had checked in the morning at 8:30 today but they were absent. They seem to leave for the day to presumably feed in the surrounding area fields and return mid afternoon to the pond. Directions: >From the town of Erin, take Road 124 west to Trafalgar Rd. Go north on Trafalgar for a few km to the village of Hillsburgh. Turn left at Station Rd., cross the bridge and park in the park parking lot where there are 2-3 yellow buildings. Good viewing of the pond can be had from the bench just steps from the parking lot. Dan MacNeal Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
Re: [Ontbirds] Greater White-Fronted Geese - Wellington County
As per David Prior. Elias, Helena and Albert have just seen the Greater White Fronted Geese. Albert and Helena saw them fly in Present now at 2:12pm Robert Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 17, 2013, at 7:55 AM, David Pryor wrote: > > I am currently looking at four Greater White-Fronted Geese with Dan MacNeal. > The birds are among several hundred Canada Geese and other waterfowl at a > pond in the village of Hillsburgh, which is located a few km NW of the town > of Erin. > > Four birds have been here since yesterday, one of which may have actually > been present since last weekend. > > Directions: > > From the town of Erin, take Road 124 west to Trafalgar Rd. Go north on > Trafalgar for a few km to the village of Hillsburgh. Turn left at Station > Rd., cross the bridge and park in the park parking lot where there are 2-3 > yellow buildings. Good viewing of the pond can be had from the bench just > steps from the parking lot. > > David Pryor > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ > ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial > birding organization. > Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca > For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit > http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup > ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese, Wellington County, Update
Posting for Elias Takacs The previously reported GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE (4),have returned to the pond in the town of Hillsburgh,at around 1:40 PM this afternoon, after being absent from the pond since around 8:35 AM. Directions courtesy of and thanks to David Pryor Directions: >From the town of Erin, take Road 124 west to Trafalgar Rd. Go north on Trafalgar for a few km to the village of Hillsburgh. Turn left at Station Rd., cross the bridge and park in the park parking lot where there are 2-3 yellow buildings. Good viewing of the pond can be had from the bench just steps from the parking lot. Len Manning ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Greater White-Fronted Geese - Wellington County
I am currently looking at four Greater White-Fronted Geese with Dan MacNeal. The birds are among several hundred Canada Geese and other waterfowl at a pond in the village of Hillsburgh, which is located a few km NW of the town of Erin. Four birds have been here since yesterday, one of which may have actually been present since last weekend. Directions: >From the town of Erin, take Road 124 west to Trafalgar Rd. Go north on >Trafalgar for a few km to the village of Hillsburgh. Turn left at Station Rd., >cross the bridge and park in the park parking lot where there are 2-3 yellow >buildings. Good viewing of the pond can be had from the bench just steps from >the parking lot. David Pryor Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted geese bondhead
Currently looking at 2 Greater White-fronted Geese and the similar long staying( multiyear) exotic Swan Goose. Birds on berm feeding on grass on the east side of the marina with 200+ canada geese. Directions: Exit 401 at exit 440 and follow mill street south to lake. Tyler Hoar ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese & Townsend's Solitaire
Hi Birders, This morning Mira Furgoch and I relocated the young Greater White-fronted Goose at Frenchman's Bay, Pickering. At the same location were 3 Snow Geese (2 white, 1 blue). At Whitby harbour we were surprised to see two adult Greater White-fronted Geese flying from the harbour to the lake at 9am. We did not locate the Cackling Geese here after a brief search. The Townsend's Solitaire was at the usual location across the street from 8712 Langstaff Rd around noon. The Evening Grosbeaks and Pine Grosbeaks were continuously calling in the neighbourhood. Good birding, Alvan Buckley Mira Furgoch Waterloo, ON www.alvanbuckley.blogspot.ca -- Directions: Frenchman's Bay, Pickering: Take exit 394 from the 401. Go South on Whites Rd, East on Bayly St, South onto Liverpool Rd, and then west onto Annland St. where you will find a parking lot and lookout. Whitby Harbour: Take exit 410 from the 401. Go South on Brock St, West on Victoria St, South onto Gordon St. We parked at the North West corner of the harbour. Langstaff Rd: From 401 exit at Newtonville rd and go north to where it ends at ganaraska/ kirby rd. Turn right/ east. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
Re: [Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese near Sweets Corners, Haldimand County
On 09/02/2013 1:28 PM, Ken Burrell wrote: Mike and I are currently watching 4 Greater White-fronted Geese sleeping on a small chunk of ice in an open bay along Lakeshore Road just west of Sweets Corners Road. The best viewing is from your car at house number 1681. We'll give a more in-depth email of our day later. Cheers, Ken and Mike Burrell Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/ Same location today at 3:30 we found 6 Greater White-fronted Geese and one Blue morph Snow Goose during our Hawk and Owl outing with the HNC. Thanks for the heads up, Mr. Burrell! Directions: On Lakeshore Road (Lake Erie) just 200M west of Sweets Corners Road near house # 1681. From Port Dover area, turn east off of highway six on to Regional Road 3 (Rainham Road). Go through Selkirk and four more blocks, turn right (south) on Sweets Corners Road...Great views of the birds swimming around among about 101 Dalmation...no, Canada Geese. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese near Sweets Corners, Haldimand County
Mike and I are currently watching 4 Greater White-fronted Geese sleeping on a small chunk of ice in an open bay along Lakeshore Road just west of Sweets Corners Road. The best viewing is from your car at house number 1681. We'll give a more in-depth email of our day later. Cheers, Ken and Mike Burrell Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese in Garden Hill
Hi all, At 1:00 pm today there were 2 Greater White-fronted Geese in with about 1000 canada's at the Garden Hill Pond. Directions: To reach the pond from the 401 take highway 28, Turn left on Ganaraska road. The pond is on the right hand side of the road. Luke ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese - Ridgetown On
As of 4:25 p.m. the 3 Greater White-fronted Geese where still on the back pond of the sewage lagoon with numerous Canada Geese and 1 Tundra Swan. Pond is almost entirely iced over. Directions : From 401 Take Ex 109 Victoria Rd Go South to Gosnell Line. Turn Right West Go to the Stop Sign. Now a left and Right . Drive pass the Grain Bins and turn Right to the Lagoons. Brenda Masson Keith Hamilton ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Greater White -fronted Geese Ridgetown On
In my travels this morning I saw 3 Greater White -fronted Geese among the Canada Geese and Tundra Swans. Directions : From 401 Take Ex 109 Victoria Rd Go South to Gosnell Line. Turn Right West Go to the Stop Sign. Now a left and Right . Drive pass the Grain Bins and turn Right to the Lagoons. The Geese were at the Back Ponds today Donald Pye ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese-Cayuga
25 White-fronted Geese at Dry Lake Road, off Hwy.3 west of Cayuga, go north on Dry Lake Rd. to the wetland. We did not see the Eurasian Widgeon on Poth Rd. nor at Townsend. Beautiful day to bird though!Nancy Smith, RR#1 Vineland ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese at Ridgetown
Ridgetown Lagoons had a total of 12 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE today. Six were swimming in the north back pond, and another six were on the east dike of that pond. Those on the dike were mainly visible, by scope, from the viewing stand. Also present was a total of 22 SNOW GEESE (6 of blue form). Nine white and one blue were visible on the north dike, while the others were visible on the east dike (north of Mitton) only from the viewing stand at the south pond south of Mitton. There were hundreds of Tundra Swans and Canada Geese. Ridgetown always attracts a large number of geese and swans! A good assortment of ducks was present as well. Nothing really noteworthy at Rondeau Park today. Some Eastern Towhees are now in and dozens of Song Sparrows. Lagoon Directions: Ridgetown is about 30 minutes east of Chatham. Exit 401 at Rd. 21 (#109) and head south. From the main corner in Ridgetown at Erie St. and Main St., follow Erie St. north about 1.5 km to Mitton Line/Palmer St. Turn left onto Mitton Line and go past fertilizer plant. Lagoons are on the south (left) side and you will see a viewing stand. Do not enter beyond fence. You can also view the north ponds by driving up the laneway on the north side of Mitton and around the buildings. Blake A. Mann Wallaceburg, Chatham-Kent boatmannATkentDOTnet Blog: www.burgbirder.blogspot.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese at Aylmer Wildlife Management Area
Yesterday [Feb 6] at 3:30 p.m. and today [Feb 7] at 4:45 p.m. 4 Greater White-fronted Geese were present at Aylmer Wildlife Management Area along with about 200 Canada Geese and 50 Tundra Swans. We also checked this morning about 8:00 a.m. but only a few Canada Geese were present along with the swans. It appears that the geese head out early to feed somewhere unknown. Hence, the best time to look would be in the afternoon after they return from their morning feed. On a side note, a birder from southwestern Elgin County reported that he had an American Woodcock doing a courtship flight and calls from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday evening February 4. Direction to Aylmer WMA Aylmer WMA is located about 5 km northeast of Aylmer in Elgin County, Ontario behind the Ontario Police College. From exit 203 on the Hwy 401 drive south on Elgin Road [formerly Hwy 73] which becomes Imperial Road in Elgin County. Turn left on College Line and then right on Hacienda Road. At the south end of the Police College property turn left into the laneway leading to the WMA. The geese and swans were in the large pond in front of the viewing stands. Dave Martin Harrietsville, ON damar...@xplornet.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese at Long Point
Today around 1:30 pm we saw 7 Greater White-fronted Geese fly into the enclosure at Lee Brown Waterfowl Management Area near Port Royal.They were resting on the grass for some time and were still there when we left. Directions: Lee Brown Waterfowl Management Area is on Lakeshore Road, 4 km west of the flashing light at the intersection of Highway 59 and Front Rd/Lakeshore Rd. It is on the south side of the road 1.4 km west of the bridge over Big Creek. Good Birding Jeff and Darlene Sauder Walsingham, ON ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese at Lee Browns
Hi Ontbirders, Today I visited the Lee Brown Waterfowl Management Area near Long Point and found that the Greater White-fronted Geese reported yesterday by Jeff Skevington were still in the fields north of the road and visible from the viewing platform. From 2:00-3:00 today I counted 8 Greater White-fronted Geese in a flock with several Tundra Swans. A scope is required to find them as they are far out in the field. Also seen were large numbers of waterfowl. To get there take highway 59 to Long Point and turn right onto Lakeshore road until you reach the viewing platform at Lee Brown Waterfowl Management Area. Happy Birding, Will Corrigan, Mississauga ON ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese at Lee Browns near Long Point
Hello Ontbirders, Best birds while birding the Long Point area today were 14 Greater White-fronted Geese near Lee Browns. My Dad spotted them and we watched them for about 15 minutes at ~2:30 pm today. They were with a large mixed flock of waterfowl in the fields north of the road visible from Lee Browns. The closest house is number 2597 Lakeshore Road. There are lots of waterfowl coming in with the warmer weather now (20 species seen today). To get there, take highway 59 to Long Point, then follow Lakeshore Road west to #2597. Good birding, Jeff -- Jeff Skevington, Research Scientist Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids and Nematodes Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 960 Carling Avenue, K.W. Neatby Building Ottawa, ON, K1A 0C6, Canada E-mail: jhskeving...@gmail.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese over Thickson's Woods in Whitby
Ontbirds subscribers, Today I observed many large flocks of migrant Canada Geese crossing Lake Ontario and coming in overhead above my house. Just after 5:15 p.m., I noticed a group of 6 Greater White-fronted Geese in a flock of 160+ Canada Geese flying northwest over Thickson Woods. They were quite low overhead and may possibly be in search of somewhere quite local to roost this evening. Thickson Woods is located at the southern terminus of Thickson Rd. S. in Whitby. From Exit 412 on Hwy 401 go south on Thickson Rd. S. to it terminus at the cul-de-sac for the Waterfront Trail. Thickson's Woods is found immediately east of Thickson Rd. S. on the south side of the Waterfront Trail. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese in LaSalle
On December 5 (Sunday) 47 White-fronted Geese in different flocks departed between 2:30 and 3:00 PM at the Canard River site in LaSalle, apparently to feed in the surrounding farmland. The largest flock had 28 birds, the smallest had 2 birds flying with Canada Geese. The two Snow Geese were present, as well as one flyby Rough-legged Hawk (dark morph). LaSalle adjoins the south side of Windsor in Essex County. The following was given by Paul Pratt who initially posted these geese: The birds were at 9000 Canard Drive which is mid way between Malden Road and County Rd. 8 at the southern edge of LaSalle. Alan Ryff ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Greater White-Fronted Geese and Snow Geese Carp []
At 7:30 am I arrived back at Carp Rd just south of the town to see if I could get the White-fronted that I missed last night as I left before they returned at the end of the day.I was soon joined by two other birders staring at the hundreds of geese hundered down combined with the bitter wind making it rather challenging. Eventually one head was spotted in the main group on this side of the water. Using the arm waving technigue we were able to get a lot of the geese to at least put their heads up. There were four White-fronteds and two Snow geese. Good luck to anyone else - it just takes perseverence and lots of scanning iain CO DSBC(NC) ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese at Aylmer Wildlife Management Area
This afternoon at 2:30 p.m. there were 14 Greater White-fronted Geese at Aylmer Wildlife Management Area.. We haven't visited Aylmer WMA since Nov 28 so don't know if these are the same birds that we reported to Ontbirds that day [13 individuals] or a different flock. A couple of winter listers have reported not seeing the white-fronts at Aylmer over the last few days. If they are the same group as showed up on Nov 28, perhaps they are moving back and forth between here and Aylmer sewage lagoons which are about 5 km to the southwest, which would account for their absence for part of the day. The birds were feeding with Canada Geese in the short-cut grassed field to the north of the ponds within the enclosure. Also present were 120 Tundra Swans, 500+ Canada Geese, 2 male Northern Pintails, 500+ Mallards, 30 Green-winged Teal and 25 American Black Ducks. Directions: Aylmer WMA is northeast of Aylmer in Elgin County. From Hwy 401 drive south on Hwy 73 from Exit 203 [on Elgin Road which becomes Imperial Road once you are in Elgin County]. Turn left/east on College Line. Turn right/south on Hacienda Road and drive to the south end of the Ontario Police College. Turn left/east and follow the laneway to the viewing stands. To get to Aylmer lagoons from Aylmer WMA, drive south on Hacienda Road. Turn right/east on Glencolin Line. Cross over Hwy 73/Imperial Road and drive to Rodgers Road. Turn left/south on Rodgers and drive about 1 km to the sewage lagoons on the right. You may have to walk west along the berms to the 3rd or 4th lagoon. Dave Martin and Linda Wladarski Harrietsville, ON damar...@explornet.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese--Erieau--Gone !
Winter Listers : A second visit to Erieau this afternoon found that the above geese have departed to parts unknown ! There is almost no open water at Erieau, so perhaps they decided to go South! I have been told that there have been 4 in the Pelee area recently. Perhaps there are 12 now ! [ no directions available ] Irene Woods irewo...@ciaccess.com Blenheim, ON Chatham-Kent Municipality ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese--Erieau--Chatham-Kent
Winter Listers: Yesterday at dusk Jim Burk found 8 Greater White-fronted Geese near Erieau. I needed those for my Winter List , so went searching for them. They had moved into the Bay in the village of Erieau, along with many Canada Geese. They are easily seen today as there is very little open water. At the fishing tugs there is an active Belted Kingfisher, and very little else ! Directions: Erieau is found off #3 H. [ Talbot Trail], a few km. S/W from Blenheim. Watch for sign. As you reach Erieau, the road divides. At this division you can make a left turn onto Second St. The birds are seen at the Bay end of the street. Also, can be seen at the ends of Third St. & Cameron St. Irene Woods irewo...@ciaccess.com Blenheim, ON Chatham-Kent Municipality ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Greater White-fronted Geese in Port Hope
Hello Ontbirds subscribers, For those interested in an update on their present whereabouts, Gerry Binsfeld and I viewed the 6 Greater White-fronted Geese in the harbour in Port Hope this morning. All six birds were together among a group of a few dozen Canada Geese. Directions: Hwy 401 to exit 464 (Ontario St.). Proceed south on Ontario St. and stay left onto Mill St. and follow it to the end of Mill St. S. where the harbour is on the right (west). Glenn Coady Toronto [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Greater White-fronted Geese Port of Newcastle
Hello Ontbirders This morning I made a detour on my way to Peterborough to check out the Port of Newcastle. As soon as I stepped out of my car an untagged juvenile Trumpeter Swan and a yellow-wing tagged adult #075 ran over to me. They seemed to have me mistaken for someone else (someone with food no doubt). When I left about 30 minutes later, they again rushed me. The adult seemed to be considering eating the car keys out of my hand. In the harbour I easily located the 4 Greater White-fronted Geese together in a large flock of Canadas. There was also one other "white-fronted" goose. It was a hybrid, I would guess a domestic x Canada cross. In addition to the white forecrown it also had orange legs, but the bill was black and the bird was as large as the Canadas it was hanging out with beside the parking area. Also of interest when I stepped out of my car in Peterborough I was greeted with the sound of a Northern Cardinal singing. Directions to Port of Newcastle: Exit Highway 401 at Mill Street exit 440. Go south under the bridge. Turn left at the all way stop. Follow the road south to the parking lot by the lake. Good Birding Carol Horner OFO photo page editor [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.ofo.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Greater White-fronted Geese...No
I went to go see the geese yesterday at the Port of Newcastle and only found a large group of Canadas and Mallards. So i took a drive along Lakeshore Rd. to Port Hope and found a Northern Shrike along the way, along with about 6 Horned Larks and a flock of about 300 Snow Buntings sitting in a field just outside of Port Hope. A quick drive down to the waterfront at Port Hope proved to show no geese. I do not know if they have moved on, but hopefully they will turn up Chris Street _ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Greater White-fronted Geese, Port Hope
At 1:30 pm there were six Greater White-fronted Geese on the ice at the Port Hope Yacht Club. This is at the head of the channel immediately to the east of the Cameco plant, not in the river. The geese were with dozens of Canada Geese, but luckily they were on the outer edge of the flock and thus nearest to the road. They all had their heads tucked under their wings, but there was no mistaking the orange legs and dark barring on the undersides of two of the birds. The birds were seen from Hayward St. in Port Hope. From 401 to Ontario St. thence to Mill as per Margaret Bain's instructions, but Hayward does not cross the river and you can't access it directly from Mill St. I believe the route is Mill south to Robertson, right (east) to John, south on John under the old railway bridge to Hayward, turn left and the head of the channel is on your right hand side. Jim - you turned off a hundred yards too soon! I was barking at Dave for not following you when we saw the channel. Joyce Collier-Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Greater White-fronted Geese Cobourg Jan 27
Clive Goodwin discovered 4 Greater White-fronted Geese on the ice at Cobourg harbour this morning, Sunday January 27, and they were still there at 1pm. Presumably these birds are part of the group that has been commuting between Port Hope and Cobourg for the last week or so. Gull-watching at Cobourg harbour has been good recently, especially on days when there is plenty of ice in the harbour. Several Glaucous and Iceland are usually present with one or more Thayer's and an adult Lesser Black-backed some days. Roger Frost saw the female Barrow's Goldeneye again today at the mouth of the Port Hope harbour. Directions to Cobourg harbour: Leave Hwy. 401 at Division St., Exit 474, and go south on Division to the harbour. Drive west around the harbour to the parking lot on the west side. Port Hope harbour: Take Hwy 401 to exit 464 (Ontario Street) and bear left on Mill Street where the road forks. Continue to the end of Mill Street where there is parking beside the river.If you can't see the goldeneye well enough from the walkway at the foot of Mill Street, drive west around the Cameco factory to the harbour mouth where there is parking. Margaret Bain Cobourg [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Greater White-fronted Geese - Port Hope
Jim Fairchild and I saw the five Greater White-fronted Geese today (Friday) around 1:30pm. They were sitting on the ice with many Canada Geese as described in earlier postings. Directions (from Steve LaForest's posting): (as amended from Clive Goodwin's posting): Take Hwy 401 to exit 464 (Ontario Street) and bear left on Mill Street where the road forks. Continue to the end of Mill Street. The birds can be observed from the parking area there. John Stirrat Scarborough ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Greater White-fronted Geese Port Hope Jan.24
The 5 Greater White-fronted Geese were asleep on the ice among the Canadas at the foot of the Ganaraska River in Port Hope at noon today. This was just where the river empties into the harbour and right by the parking lot at the foot of Mill Street. There is a small flock of goldeneye at the mouth of the harbour and among them for the last week or so has been a well-studied female Barrow's which I thought I saw again today. If you can't see the goldeneye well enough from the walkway at the foot of Mill Street, drive west around the Cameco factory to the harbour mouth where there is parking. Directions: Take Hwy 401 to exit 464 (Ontario Street) and bear left on Mill Street where the road forks. Continue to the end of Mill Street where there is parking beside the river. Margaret Bain Cobourg [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Greater White-fronted Geese Cobourg harbour January 22
The 5 Greater White-fronted Geese previously in Port Hope harbour flew in to Cobourg harbour just before 5pm today, Tuesday January 22. The harbour is partially unfrozen and they are swimming just off the west parking lot. Directions: From Hwy. 401 exit at Division St., Exit 474, and go south on Division to the harbour. Drive west around the harbour to the parking lot on the west side. Margaret Bain Cobourg [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Greater White-fronted Geese - Port Hope
The five Greater White-fronted Geese were still in Port Hope harbour as of 11.00 a.m. Monday. They are sitting on the ice among a large flock of Canadas. Directions: Exit 401 At the 464 Port Hope exit. Turn south on Ontario Street and bear left on Mill Street where the road forks. Continue to the Robertson St. intersection [just at the railroad crossing] and turn right, crossing the river bridge. At the stop street turn left on Queen St. and follow it south and then west [as Hayward]. The harbour can be viewed from between the stored yachts on the south of this road. Clive Goodwin, Cobourg. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Greater White-fronted Geese Port Hope - YES
There is a glitch in Ontbirds software regard the use of the reply button in some email packages. It is very inconsistent. Please do not reply to an Ontbirds message, instead generate a new message. Posting for Anne Anthony (I think) of Peterborough. All I can see is an email address and a subject header. Questions to anthony at cogeco.ca Directions from Margaret Bain Directions: Exit Hwy.401 at Ontario St., Exit 464 and go south on Ontario,keeping left onto Mill St. where the main road forks. Follow Mill St. to theeast side of the harbour where there is parking and a walkway towards theharbour mouth--- Mark Cranford [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Greater White-fronted Geese Port Hope harbour Jan.20
5 Greater White-fronted Geese flew in to Port Hope harbour this afternoon, Sunday January 20 - reported and photographed by Art McLeod, still there when he left at 4pm. Directions: Exit Hwy.401 at Ontario St., Exit 464 and go south on Ontario, keeping left onto Mill St. where the main road forks. Follow Mill St. to the east side of the harbour where there is parking and a walkway towards the harbour mouth. Margaret Bain Cobourg [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Greater White Fronted Geese, Bruce Peninsula
4 adult Greater White Fronted Geese were found by Ken Teasdale this morning. I went looking for them and found them at 1pm and watched them for 30 min. They were feeding in an open field near a drainage ditch. It appears they are of the Greenland race with orange bills and lots of dark barring on the belly on 3 birds. Alfred Raab 519 793 4854 Directions: Go 25 km north from Wiarton, turn left (west) of Spry Rd, go for 2km then turn left (south) on The Burry Rd (there is no road sign). Go about 500m to the drainage ditch. The geese were seen on the east side of the road on the north side of the ditch about 200m from the road. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
[Ontbirds]Greater White-fronted Geese-Echo Bay, Algoma
Birder's: As of 1630, Sunday,April 1st there were 19 Greater White-fronted Geese just east of Echo Bay. They were with several hundred Canada Geese off Barr River Rd. To get there take the Barr River Road exit off Hwy. 17 a few miles east of Echo Bay. Go north to the first intersection- Government Road and turn right (east). The geese were about 100yds. to the east of the intersection on the south side of the road just east of the fence line in the deep grass. Kirk Zufelt
[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese and Snow Geese nr St. Clair NWA
HI there, While looking for stuff down at the St. Clair National Wildlife Area, my wife and I found a huge flock of about 3500 Canada Geese feeding on corn, etc, near the Bradley Farms, near the wildlife area. ie. Baited area. In amongst these geese were 2 Greater White-fronts, as well as 2 Snow Geese (Blue). We noted several small, small geese, but at the distance they were out there, and in the confusion of them milling around, couldn't definitively say that there were Cackling geese in with the masses. No doubt these birds had gathered there sometime during the day, but this was about 4 pm. So not sure how much of the day they are present there. Later we were down the road a piece when they decided to head out to roost in the St. Clair NWA for the night. What a sight and sound to see them stream over there. The marshes are open and lots of waterfowl are present, but mainly monocultures of Mallards and congregations of Canadas. If in the wildlife management area, on the access road to the parking area, or along the dikes on Balmoral, which runs along the side of the management area, note that the waterfowl are extremely agitated, and easily frightened since they are a lot gun-shy. Please use your car as a blind and don't walk out on the marsh trail from the parking area in the wildlife area, that leads to the tower. It may not be allowed anyway, by the wildlife management people there, but would certainly result in thousands of ducks going wild over your head. Give those poor quackers and honkers a break. Pete and Sue Read Directions. The St. Clair National Wildlife Area is on Town Line Rd, southwest of Chatham north of the Thames River. From the 401, take the Bloomfield Exit, number 81, north and into Chatham's west end, then River View Line (left) southwest to Jacob Rd, where you can cross the Thames heading north(right turn). Take Maple Rd southwest (left) to Town Line. Going north (right) you will come to Balmoral, and turning left and then immediately right just over the bridge there is an access road to the wildlife area. To get to where we saw the geese, instead of turning right onto Town Line, take a left, and an immediate right just over a small bridge, putting you onto Bradley Line. Follow the curve of the road which leads to the southwest to almost the end, and then look out to the north where there is a large field with a dike and tree line on the far side, bordering the marshes. The baited area is over on the far side of the field. There will be a drainage ditch on the north side where you are, and one running out to the north to your left and further to your right. Two large heaps of junk carrots (look like dirty orange mounds) are out past the left drain, near where the geese might congregate. Keep checking the area throughout the day, and the geese might arrive sometime, off and on.
[Ontbirds]Greater White-fronted Geese Cobourg harbour
5 Greater White-fronted Geese were discovered in Cobourg harbour at 1pm today, January 11th. They were swimming together in a small group among hundreds of Canada Geese and other waterfowl. Their dull orange bills suggested they were of the Greenland race. The local hotline brought several birders to see them, but they could not be found after 2pm and may have flown west. A large flock of gulls on the water in the harbour included a nice adult Thayer's Gull and one Bonaparte's Gull. One or two Glaucous and Iceland gulls have been present recently as well as a first-year Lesser Black-backed Gull. Margaret Bain Cobourg [EMAIL PROTECTED] From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Jan 11 17:12:05 2006 Return-Path: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Delivered-To: ontbirds@hwcn.org Received: from beaver2-ext.pch.gc.ca (beaver2-ext.pch.gc.ca [198.103.196.141]) by king.hwcn.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 598E663B06 for ; Wed, 11 Jan 2006 17:12:05 -0500 (EST) Received: from mail.pch.gc.ca by beaver2-ext.pch.gc.ca via smtpd (for king.hwcn.org [199.212.94.68]) with ESMTP; Wed, 11 Jan 2006 17:13:49 -0500 Received: from rat.apca.gc.ca (rat.in.pch.gc.ca [167.33.57.24]) by fisher.pch.gc.ca (8.12.10/8.12.10) with SMTP id k0BMC4o3009643 for ; Wed, 11 Jan 2006 17:12:04 -0500 Received: From pp-vrc-multi.apca.gc.ca ([167.33.142.37]) by rat.apca.gc.ca (WebShield SMTP v4.5 MR1a P0803.345); id 1137017589156; Wed, 11 Jan 2006 17:13:09 -0500 To: ontbirds@hwcn.org X-Mailer: Lotus Notes Release 5.0.8 June 18, 2001 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2006 17:12:01 -0500 X-MIMETrack: Serialize by Router on PP-VRC-MULTI/SVR/PC/CA(Release 6.5|September 26, 2003) at 01/11/2006 05:12:03 PM MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-transfer-encoding: quoted-printable X-PCH-MailScanner-Information: Please contact the ISP for more information X-PCH-MailScanner: Found to be clean X-PCH-MailScanner-SpamCheck: not spam, SpamAssassin (score=-5.892, required 3.8, autolearn=not spam, ALL_TRUSTED -3.30, BAYES_00 -2.60, NO_REAL_NAME 0.01) X-MailScanner-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Ontbirds]Ivory Gull - Hillman Marsh no reports January 11 X-BeenThere: ontbirds@hwcn.org X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.1 Precedence: list X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2006 22:12:05 - Hi All! I've been asked by a few people to try and update the Ivory Gull situation daily. To the best of my knowledge, the bird was not located today (if you know otherwise, please let me know!), though it could still be in the area. If I hear anything different, I will post right away. Good birding! Sarah Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter- Interprète de parc principal Education Coordinator - Coordonnatrice - Programmes éducatif Point Pelee National Park of Canada Parc national du Canada de la Pointe-Pelée Leamington, Ontario [EMAIL PROTECTED] 519-322-5700 ext 13 fax 519-322-1678
