Odds 'n sods around York region this past week begin with the first VIRGINIA RAIL of the season. It was observed by Bruce Brydon on April 12th. He had the bird calling from the cattail marsh east of Bathurst, about 1 km north of Hochreiter Road. I caught up to this bird yesterday evening. It was doing its distinctive "Kiddick! Kiddick! Kiddick!" call in the same place. Less than 2 kms southwest of this location I happened upon first WILSON'S SNIPE of the spring - two of them, in fact. They flushed from the wet grasses on the south side of Hochreiter Road, across from the old silver/grey building that sits 2/3 of the way down that muddy laneway. There was also a resident NORTHERN HARRIER casting long shadows eastward against the tree trunks in the swamp. Riding my mountain bike up the Holland River Trail late yesterday afternoon I observed three PIED-BILLED GREBES swimming together just north of the pedestrian bridge where the old locks are (about 1 km south of Green Lane). Farther north and west I had a PILEATED WOODPECKER and a WINTER WREN along the riverside trails south of Holland Landing. Yesterday, a birder in Keswick observed 5 SANDHILL CRANES flying west over the Holland River to land in the cattails across from Ravenshoe Road's western end. This would be just north of Bradford in the same area where Peter Wukasch had them last year on April 15th. East of Keswick and Bradford, the first PURPLE MARTINS of the year were observed by birder Tom Mills near Sutton this morning. On Tuesday, Chris Dunn and Julia Marko had 8 TREE SWALLOWS, a late NORTHERN SHRIKE, a handful of FOX SPARROWS, and the first FIELD SPARROW of the season in south Newmarket (Ecopark area south of Mulock). Bruce Brydon and his wife observed an OSPREY carrying nesting material on Bloomington Road near Hwy. 404. Now that April has finally holstered her guns, birds are going to find it safe to resume migrating. This weekend's spectacular spring weather should be excellent for birding. York Region residents who observe any interesting birds are encouraged to share their information. Species due to arrive any day include: Savannah, Swamp, White-throated, and White-crowned Sparrow; Greater Yellowlegs; Broad-winged Hawk; Eastern Bluebird; Ruby-crowned Kinglet; Pine and Yellow-rumped Warbler; American Bittern; Eastern Towhee; and - of course - many others. Ron Fleming, Newmarket York Region is halfway between Barrie and Toronto, on the south side of Lake Simcoe. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Apr 20 18:46:12 2007 Return-Path: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Delivered-To: [email protected] Received: from bay0-omc3-s12.bay0.hotmail.com (bay0-omc3-s12.bay0.hotmail.com [65.54.246.212]) by king.hwcn.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id A90DE638BF for <[email protected]>; Fri, 20 Apr 2007 18:46:11 -0400 (EDT) Received: from bayc1-pasmtp01.bayc1.hotmail.com ([65.54.191.161]) by bay0-omc3-s12.bay0.hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.2668); Fri, 20 Apr 2007 15:46:12 -0700 X-Originating-IP: [76.64.69.108] X-Originating-Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: from penfoldlhvhxk0 ([76.64.69.108]) by bayc1-pasmtp01.bayc1.hotmail.com over TLS secured channel with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.2668); Fri, 20 Apr 2007 15:46:11 -0700 From: "Helen and Mike Penfold" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 18:46:09 -0400 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook, Build 10.0.2616 Importance: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.3028 X-OriginalArrivalTime: 20 Apr 2007 22:46:12.0174 (UTC) FILETIME=[B1EFDEE0:01C7839D] Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.1 Subject: [Ontbirds]Xanthochroistic Hairy Woodpecker, Bruce County X-BeenThere: [email protected] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.1 Precedence: list X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 22:46:12 -0000
Fred Jazvac and I saw the Hairy Woodpecker with bright yellow head patches today in the same location, near the disused railway bridge over Park Head Creek, about 4:00 p.m. this afternoon. Revised Directions: Mapart Ontario Road Atlas 2007, page 38. For easier access to this location, take County Road 10 from the stoplights in Hepworth, 4.0 km south to Park Head Road. Turn west on Park Head Road, then .7 km to fire number/rural house number 80 on the north side. There's lots of parking on the rail line here, while the shoulder is narrow, and the road paralleling the rail line is private. You can see the bridge from here, about 100 m north of Park Head Road. Mike Penfold Owen Sound, Ontario From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Apr 20 19:09:21 2007 Return-Path: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Delivered-To: [email protected] Received: from web88105.mail.re2.yahoo.com (web88105.mail.re2.yahoo.com [206.190.37.206]) by king.hwcn.org (Postfix) with SMTP id 000F263481 for <[email protected]>; Fri, 20 Apr 2007 19:09:20 -0400 (EDT) Received: (qmail 54502 invoked by uid 60001); 20 Apr 2007 23:09:20 -0000 DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=rogers.com; h=X-YMail-OSG:Received:Date:From:Subject:To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Content-Transfer-Encoding:Message-ID; b=04sXClOda9WOkNmVQ6VyiSKLmNFTVk4gwYaZgSpTYdx1XuJQMmH0uTmpUZBMImAHvCCvjo/9ZPji4JhgwKw248rUCTx98WzCLrXTHGlyBdsnPXjUBmy0eDBc34X1KvxMsm8l0y0ylGpsSxAd3Q8P/fLMFzz9NlVkv8Fy0rWU8U4=; X-YMail-OSG: kObTngIVM1nZ4TyW5KM5tCYWJJ5OylM3NidiGJTV6GSCBtwX Received: from [74.105.136.223] by web88105.mail.re2.yahoo.com via HTTP; Fri, 20 Apr 2007 19:09:20 EDT Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 19:09:20 -0400 (EDT) From: PETER HALL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] MIME-Version: 1.0 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.1 Subject: [Ontbirds]Yellow-headed Blackbird still at Forest Park X-BeenThere: [email protected] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.1 Precedence: list X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 23:09:21 -0000 Hello Ontbirders: The adult male Yellow-headed Blackbird is still at Forest Park just east of Embrun as of 4:30 today (April 20). It took about an hour of viewing the feeders in the back of 23 Manitou before it showed up with a small flock of cowbirds, grackles and Red-winged Blackbirds. Although it only stayed under the feeder for about a minute it showed well its spectacular yellow-head in the sunlight and the white patch on the wings was quite visible when it flew off. It is probaly best to view it from the driveway at 26 Larose, the street one over from Manitou as the owners of that house don't mind people using their driveway. Peter Hall Directions from Ottawa: Exit Highway 417 at Exit 79. Proceed about a km south until you reach Road 500 West. Turn left into Forest Park and take the fourth street on the right (Manitou). From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Apr 20 19:15:30 2007 Return-Path: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Delivered-To: [email protected] Received: from smtp109.rog.mail.re2.yahoo.com (smtp109.rog.mail.re2.yahoo.com [68.142.225.207]) by king.hwcn.org (Postfix) with SMTP id 57C2C634B2 for <[email protected]>; Fri, 20 Apr 2007 19:15:30 -0400 (EDT) Received: (qmail 53539 invoked from network); 20 Apr 2007 23:15:30 -0000 DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=rogers.com; h=Received:X-YMail-OSG:Message-ID:From:To:Subject:Date:MIME-Version:Content-Type:X-Priority:X-MSMail-Priority:X-Mailer:X-MimeOLE; b=IGJfS2dEEkfXOP/w7CCelpH25XmazQ70vcUvFsYw6MM1R4a8FNM+aXKkuVA+lptM9Wn9ISNyBs1B8odbfLzNCFlNxJO1RflYV7pJfojSIHU1nAxluWUj/VXcgUNwf6v9LabXpXXYkts04NxguyBHWX/CKSaHoMJ6W13ptX8Gct4= ; Received: from unknown (HELO DFS8YG91) ([EMAIL PROTECTED]@74.118.116.153 with login) by smtp109.rog.mail.re2.yahoo.com with SMTP; 20 Apr 2007 23:15:29 -0000 X-YMail-OSG: CE8hmiQVM1nogY.up0Ur3Ar3IfL22d5olZx2VXCFZ_zFR0wbpqmrq_wpFMBtApPnyQ-- Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: "Geoff - Birds" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "OntBirds" <[email protected]> Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 19:15:29 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.3028 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.3028 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.1 Subject: [Ontbirds]Beaverton & Port Perry/Nonquon lagoons X-BeenThere: [email protected] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.1 Precedence: list X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 23:15:31 -0000 Please be advised that the permit system will remain in place for = Nonquon/Port Perry and Beaverton Sewage Ponds in Durham Region. Permission has NOT yet been granted to enter this year. This remains a = delicate issue and the Region is adamant that no one can go in until = approval has been granted. Please be patient and as soon as I hear from = them [in the next two weeks] I'll post on OntBirds and tell you how and = when to enter. Thanks for your cooperation. Geoff Carpentier Ajax, Ont. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Apr 20 21:39:03 2007 Return-Path: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Delivered-To: [email protected] Received: from mta1.aucegypt.edu (mta1.aucegypt.edu [213.181.245.106]) by king.hwcn.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 672C363484 for <[email protected]>; Fri, 20 Apr 2007 21:39:02 -0400 (EDT) Received: from aucegypt.edu (smms1.aucegypt.edu [213.181.245.108] (may be forged))l3L1XwOG012878 for <[email protected]>; Sat, 21 Apr 2007 03:34:03 +0200 Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 01:31:57 +0000 Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Sensitivity: 3 From: "darling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "ontbirds" <[email protected]> X-XaM3-API-Version: 4.1 (B122) X-SenderIP: 216.221.81.96 X-PMX-Version: 5.3.1.294258 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.1 Subject: [Ontbirds]Long Point: Eared Grebe, etc X-BeenThere: [email protected] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.1 Precedence: list X-List-Received-Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 01:39:03 -0000 I went from Hamilton to Long Point today, and saw about 50 species. Of i= nterest were - Eared Grebe in breeding plumage at first bridge on causeway (Highway 59= ) onto Long Point - Song, Savannah and Swamp Sparrow - Tree Swallows, 2 Purple Martin, and 2 Barn Swallows (latter at Port Row= an) - 3 Sandhill Crane flying over Lakeshore Road just west of Highway 59 fro= m the marsh - Most of the Swans were Mute, but a few Tundra remain - 5 Greater Yellowlegs in a deep mud puddle north of the road along the l= ake Directions: from 403 take 24 south to Simcoe, continue through the town o= n 24 and then turn south on 59 Sandy Darling From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Apr 20 22:27:23 2007 Return-Path: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Delivered-To: [email protected] Received: from tomts10-srv.bellnexxia.net (tomts10.bellnexxia.net [209.226.175.54]) by king.hwcn.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 8E7CE6347F for <[email protected]>; Fri, 20 Apr 2007 22:27:23 -0400 (EDT) Received: from home ([70.49.167.175]) by tomts10-srv.bellnexxia.net (InterMail vM.5.01.06.13 201-253-122-130-113-20050324) with SMTP id <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> for <[email protected]>; Fri, 20 Apr 2007 22:27:23 -0400 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: "peter Wukasch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 22:27:19 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.3028 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.3028 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.1 Subject: [Ontbirds]Bradford Birds X-BeenThere: [email protected] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.1 Precedence: list X-List-Received-Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 02:27:24 -0000 This evening I took a quick drive down the 10th line of Bradford-West = Gwillimbury to the Holland Marsh Provincial Wildlife Area and hear at = least three American Bitterns "pumping" as well as several large flocks = (perhaps 200 birds) of Rusty Blackbirds. The Wood Frogs and Spring = Peepers were also adding to the din of squeeks from the blackbirds. Go = north of Bradford on Hwy. 11 to the 10th S.R. and turn right going all = the way to the "Road Closed" sign. You can walk the remainder of the way = up to the edge of the Holland River. The road there is quite rutted and = not really drivable but the walk is great. Walking to the left around = the extensive dike system is worthwhile. Peter Wukasch From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sat Apr 21 07:08:22 2007 Return-Path: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Delivered-To: [email protected] Received: from bay0-omc1-s8.bay0.hotmail.com (bay0-omc1-s8.bay0.hotmail.com [65.54.246.80]) by king.hwcn.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 06F8163470 for <[email protected]>; Sat, 21 Apr 2007 07:08:22 -0400 (EDT) Received: from hotmail.com ([64.4.38.28]) by bay0-omc1-s8.bay0.hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.2668); Sat, 21 Apr 2007 04:08:21 -0700 Received: from mail pickup service by hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC; Sat, 21 Apr 2007 04:08:21 -0700 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Received: from 64.4.38.200 by by116fd.bay116.hotmail.msn.com with HTTP; Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:08:19 GMT X-Originating-IP: [70.53.122.221] X-Originating-Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: "STAN LONG" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:08:19 +0000 X-OriginalArrivalTime: 21 Apr 2007 11:08:21.0491 (UTC) FILETIME=[5F7A6C30:01C78405] MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format="flowed" X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.1 Subject: [Ontbirds]Markham Eurasian Wigeon X-BeenThere: [email protected] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.1 Precedence: list X-List-Received-Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:08:22 -0000 Today - 7am at Reesor Pond, 1 bright male Eurasian Wigeon - Reesor Pond Lies just North of Hwy 407 on Reesor Road in Markham - cheers - Stan Long. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sat Apr 21 07:52:49 2007 Return-Path: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Delivered-To: [email protected] Received: from fep1.cogeco.net (smtp.cogeco.net [216.221.81.25]) by king.hwcn.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id DF1FE634B2 for <[email protected]>; Sat, 21 Apr 2007 07:52:48 -0400 (EDT) Received: from videoedge (d141-150-198.home.cgocable.net [24.141.150.198]) by fep1.cogeco.net (Postfix) with SMTP id 79CCC63B for <[email protected]>; Sat, 21 Apr 2007 07:52:49 -0400 (EDT) From: "Cheryl Edgecombe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 07:52:24 -0400 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook IMO, Build 9.0.6604 (9.0.2911.0) X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2869 Importance: Normal Subject: [Ontbirds]Niagara Peninsula Hawk Watch Results - April 20, 2007 X-BeenThere: [email protected] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.1 Precedence: list X-List-Received-Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:52:49 -0000 Posting for Brian Mishell: Today was a great day to be out at Beamer Memorial Conservation Area in Grimsby. The bird totals were low but with good variety. Here is a recap. Turkey Vulture -50 Osprey 13( the record is 16) N. Harrier 4 Sharp Shinned 19 Cooper's 9 Red Shouldered 5 Broad Winged 2 Red Tail 41 Rough Leg 2 Kestrel 2 Merlin 1 Beamer Conservation Area can be reached via Ontario Street exit off of the QEW Niagara, up the escarpment to Ridge Road and then right on Ridge Road. Follow the Signs to Beamer C.A. Regards, Cheryl Edgecombe
