The flights were very high today, sunny and mostly blue sky. Turkey Vultures-78 Bald Eagle-1 Northern Harrier-6 Sharp-shinned Hawk-71 Broad-winged Hawk-7 Rd-tailed Hawk-18
Unidentified Raptor-4 Total-185 It is worth noting that between 4-5 p.m. we saw kettles of Turkey Vultures of 20,14, 5,6, and 5 all approaching from the South East towards the Willow, which is South of the observation tower Observers Colin Horstead 10.26-5 p.m. Counter Brian Mishell 9-5 p.m. Regards, Brian Mishell From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon May 7 10:27:52 2007 Return-Path: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Delivered-To: [email protected] Received: from bay0-omc2-s23.bay0.hotmail.com (bay0-omc2-s23.bay0.hotmail.com [65.54.246.159]) by king.hwcn.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 11B50634A0 for <[email protected]>; Mon, 7 May 2007 10:27:52 -0400 (EDT) Received: from hotmail.com ([65.55.154.11]) by bay0-omc2-s23.bay0.hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.2668); Mon, 7 May 2007 07:27:52 -0700 Received: from mail pickup service by hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC; Mon, 7 May 2007 07:27:52 -0700 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Received: from 24.141.151.229 by BAY143-DAV1.phx.gbl with DAV; Mon, 07 May 2007 14:27:51 +0000 X-Originating-IP: [24.141.151.229] X-Originating-Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: "Phil Waggett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Date: Mon, 7 May 2007 10:27:50 -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 X-OriginalArrivalTime: 07 May 2007 14:27:52.0327 (UTC) FILETIME=[E5430970:01C790B3] Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.1 Subject: [Ontbirds]Birding on the Bruce Peninsula, May 5 & 6 X-BeenThere: [email protected] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.1 Precedence: list X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 07 May 2007 14:27:53 -0000 Bill Rapley and I conducted our first birding trip to the Bruce Peninsula this past weekend. Our primary focus was nesting birds. The following species were found nesting: osprey (2 nests), bald eagle, broad-winged hawk, wood duck, Canada Goose (4 nests), raven (2 nests--both with large young ready to fledge), a likely red-tailed nest (we'll confirm this in two weeks), eastern phoebe (nest with 1 egg), numerous crow nests (these seem to be more plentiful this year), and, of course, a multitude of tree swallow nests. We also found two groups of Brewer's blackbirds that appear to be mating and displaying territorial behaviour. Also on territory were kestrel, eastern bluebird, and sandhill cranes. A trip to a reported merlin nest on Lake Huron was disappointing; although the nest was located, no birds were present. Spring migration appears to be underway, although birds were fairly scarce. Only blue jays appeared to moving through in good numbers. Other spring migrants included palm warbler, Cape May Warbler, yellow-rumped warbler, rose-breasted grosbeak, mourning warbler, savannah sparrow, white-crowned sparrow, white-throated sparrow, belted kingfisher, blue-winged teal, Caspian Tern, and golden eagle. Also resident were rose-breasted nuthatch, yellow-bellied sapsucker, northern harrier, cooper's hawk, and merlin. In total, 56 species were noted during our trip. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon May 7 11:59:58 2007 Return-Path: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Delivered-To: [email protected] Received: from scmze012.ssan.egs-seg.gc.ca (scmze012.ssan.egs-seg.gc.ca [205.194.19.96]) by king.hwcn.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 605406348F for <[email protected]>; Mon, 7 May 2007 11:59:58 -0400 (EDT) X-SBRS: 3.5 X-Brightmail-Tracker: AAAAAQAAA+kX-BrightmailFiltered: true X-IronPort-AV: E=Sophos;i="4.14,501,1170633600"; d="scan'208";a="307147302" Received: from unknown (HELO MCDC-SMTP-RELAY.apca.gc.ca) ([205.193.82.253]) by scmze000.ssan.egs-seg.gc.ca with ESMTP; 07 May 2007 15:59:58 +0000 To: [email protected], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: Lotus Notes Release 5.0.8 June 18, 2001 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 7 May 2007 12:00:43 -0400 X-MIMETrack: Serialize by Router on MCDC-SMTP-RELAY/SVR/PC/CA(Release 6.5.4|March 27, 2005) at 07/05/2007 12:00:52 PM MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Subject: [Ontbirds]Spring Migration Report Point Pelee Park May 7 X-BeenThere: [email protected] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.1 Precedence: list X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 07 May 2007 15:59:59 -0000 Fine weather again. Winds have died down to a pleasant breeze but are still from the east and southeast.. At the tip this morning, a large mass of Red-breasted Mergansers, with many gulls, including Bonaparte's and Ring-billed were feeding off the tip. Flying by were several White-winged Scoter, a few Long-tailed Ducks, a pair of Common Merganser and even a Harlequin Duck. A good flood of birds have entered the Park. Large groups of sparrows have been reported. These include mainly White-throated, White-crowned, Chipping, Field, with a few Lincoln's being reported. There was also a Grasshopper Sparrow at the tip. The Henslow's Sparrow reported for the last few days was refound today at the same location, along the footpath along the West Beach, a few hundred metres north of the tram tip loop. Remember this is an endangered species here so enjoy the bird from the path only. Many Orchard and Baltimore Orioles, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks and Wood, Hermit and Swainson's Thrushes, and Veery were reported. On the warbler front, Blue-winged Warbler (on Post Woods trail), Ovenbird, Nashville, Yellow-rump, Black-throated Green, Black-throated Blue, Cape May, and Northern Waterthrush have been reported to now. A White-eyed Vireo was found south of the Visitor Centre on the Woodland Nature Trail, Several people found the female Summer Tanager at the north-east side of Tilden's again today. Outside the park, a 1st summer Little Gull, White-rumped Sandpiper, and a Short-billed Dowitcher were reported from the shorebird habitat at Hillman Marsh. Good Birding John Haselmayer, Karl Konze, Ross Mackintosh, Dave Martin, Pete Read and Marianne Reid, Friends of Point Pelee Hike Leaders. ********************************************************************** Point Pelee National Park and the Friends of Point Pelee are pleased to bring you the 2007 Festival of Birds from May 1 - 21. For a complete schedule of events and secure on-line booking, please visit www.friendsofpointpelee.com Our 3rd Annual Fundraising Dinner will be held on Friday, May 11, 2007, with guest speaker Mark Peck. Dress is casual and tickets are $50 ea (with a $25 tax receipt). Contact the Friends of Point Pelee (see website above) for more information. You've asked for a BIRDING PASS and now we've got it! This pass is valid for 3 consecutive days at Point Pelee National Park and Hillman Marsh Conservation Area - with savings of more than 30% from regular gate fees. Passes are available for purchase at the park gate and Hillman Marsh's visitor centre. ************************************************************************* If you would like to respond to this email, please put the phrase hike leaders in the subject line. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon May 7 12:58:48 2007 Return-Path: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Delivered-To: [email protected] Received: from e450.mnsi.net (e450.mnsi.net [216.8.137.207]) by king.hwcn.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 36DFC634AF for <[email protected]>; Mon, 7 May 2007 12:58:48 -0400 (EDT) Received: from k (dyn216-8-155-152.lon.mnsi.net [216.8.155.152]) by e450.mnsi.net (8.13.8/8.13.8) with SMTP id l47GwjfK017884 for <[email protected]>; Mon, 7 May 2007 12:58:45 -0400 (EDT) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: "pimuseum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "ontbirds" <[email protected]> Date: Mon, 7 May 2007 13:00:33 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2800.1106 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1106 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.1 Subject: [Ontbirds]Pelee Island sighting for May 7, 2007 X-BeenThere: [email protected] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.1 Precedence: list X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 07 May 2007 16:58:49 -0000 Bird highlights today... YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT and NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH were seen at Fish Point this morning. Late yesterday a LEAST BITTERN was seen near the lighthouse and 8 SANDHILL CRANES were seen flying over East West Road. Total number of species observed in May: 129 Paul Carter, Rob Tymstra, Ron Tiessen Pelee Island Heritage Centre West Dock, Pelee Island, Ontario, N0R 1M0 (519) 724-2291 "pimuseum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ----------------------------------------- There will be daily bird hikes on Pelee Island from May 5 until May 20. Cost is $5.00 which includes admission to Heritage Centre. Meet in front of the Centre at the foot of West Dock every day at 8:00 a.m. Check into the Centre for details on best birding areas and current rarities. The Heritage Centre is open from 10 am - 5 pm daily. The foyer contains a 'sightings board' listing May bird sightings (open 24 hours). Lighthouse Point is on the NE corner of the island, Sheridan Point on the NW corner, Mill Point on the SE corner, and Fish Point on the SW corner, due south of the West Dock. The Sixth Annual Pelee Island Bird Race / Baillie Birdathon will take place from noon Friday, May 11, to noon, Saturday, May 12. Special guest birder is FRED BODSWORTH. The Springsong Celebration continues Saturday evening with a 'Talk and Dinner' featuring DAVID SUZUKI with an introduction by Margaret Atwood. The Bird Race is 'All-Green,' i.e. bicycle or pedestrian travel, with a public tram making regular circuits of the island (tram provided by Pelee Island Winery). All teams welcome! Contact the Heritage Centre for details. Pelee Island Bird Observatory (PIBO) continues its daily banding and census operation. Visitors are welcome. For more information about PIBO please contact the Heritage Centre or check the website: www.pibo.ca Pelee Island can be reached by ferry leaving Leamington several times daily. For times and reservations, call 1-800-661-2220. Pelee Island Heritage Centre West Dock Pelee Island, Ontario, N0R 1M0 (519) 724-2291 From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon May 7 15:19:07 2007 Return-Path: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Delivered-To: [email protected] Received: from smtp.wincom.net (smtp.wincom.net [209.216.129.21]) by king.hwcn.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 4216C634A3 for <[email protected]>; Mon, 7 May 2007 15:19:07 -0400 (EDT) Received: from tom3f917072490 (unverified [207.112.41.31]) by wincom.net (WINCOM Internet Mail Service) with ESMTP id 72779422 for <[email protected]>; Mon, 07 May 2007 15:19:07 -0400 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: "Tom Hince" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "ONTBIRDS" <[email protected]> Date: Mon, 7 May 2007 15:10:32 -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 X-Vpipe: restarted% started av_avast (av_avast) X-SpamDetect: : 0.100000 Poly=0.1 X-IP-stats: Incoming Last 0, First 0, in=1, out=0, spam=0 Known=true X-External-IP: 207.112.41.31 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.1 Subject: [Ontbirds]Essex Region birding pass X-BeenThere: [email protected] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.1 Precedence: list X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 07 May 2007 19:19:08 -0000 Hi Folks This message has been approved for posting on Ontbirds. Below is an announcement of potential benefit to many Ontbirds subscribers who visit Point Pelee and adjacent Essex County in May. I know that this is something a number of birders have suggested in the past and wanted to be sure you are aware of it. Please note that I am NOT the contact for information on the pass. I am only passing on the information for the benefit of subscribers. Cheers, Tom Tom Hince Wheatley, ON Experience Canada's Migration Magnet and SAVE with the new BIRDING PASS!!! Between May 1 & 21,2007, Point Pelee National Park and Hillman Marsh Conservation Area in Leamington will be offering a 3 consecutive-day birding pass. Visit both of these popular spring migration hotspots each of the 3 days and save 30%. The Family/Group (1 vehicle) pass: $42.60 The Individual pass: $21.80 Passes available for purchase at Point Pelee's Entrance Kiosk or Hillman's Nature Centre. This initiative is in response to interest from the birding community and was listed in a recommendation in the 2006 "Birding in the Essex Region" report. We are happy to be able to offer you this valuable new product. Please let us know if you have any comments! Erika Taves Communications and Marketing Coordinator Point Pelee National Park / Coordonnatrice, Communications et Marketing Parc national de la Pointe-Pelée 519.322.2365 ext. 206 519.322.1277 (fax/téléc.) [EMAIL PROTECTED] From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon May 7 18:29:01 2007 Return-Path: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Delivered-To: [email protected] Received: from smtp102.rog.mail.re2.yahoo.com (smtp102.rog.mail.re2.yahoo.com [206.190.36.80]) by king.hwcn.org (Postfix) with SMTP id DCD79634B9 for <[email protected]>; Mon, 7 May 2007 18:29:00 -0400 (EDT) Received: (qmail 42167 invoked from network); 7 May 2007 22:29:00 -0000 Received: from unknown (HELO cardanmain) ([EMAIL PROTECTED]@74.105.212.208 with login) by smtp102.rog.mail.re2.yahoo.com with SMTP; 7 May 2007 22:29:00 -0000 X-YMail-OSG: 5CiSLt8VM1lfLRprm.mHu7YSOuQeOJZdKwS64vZ.hk_zbHgW6HqjrcLaL_fSpclArg-- From: "Dan F.McIntosh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Date: Mon, 7 May 2007 18:29:31 -0400 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Mailer: Microsoft Office Outlook 11 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.0.6000.16386 thread-index: AceQ9y511/HBXYqgTr2omwUWb5Hsdw=Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.1 Subject: [Ontbirds]ID Assistance - Palm Warbler(?) - Constance Bay (Ottawa) X-BeenThere: [email protected] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.1 Precedence: list X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 07 May 2007 22:29:02 -0000 I am attempting to identify the bird in the following images: http://www.pbase.com/mcindan/image/78400134 http://www.pbase.com/mcindan/image/78401151 I believe it is a Palm Warbler, but I am unsure - can someone confirm? Directions: From Ottawa travel west bound on Hwy. 417 to the March Rd./Eagleson Road and exit right onto March Rd. Follow to Dunrobin Road and turn right continuing northwest through Woodlawn. At the hill turn right onto Constance Bay Rd following it for approx. 1.5 km. Turn left on Allbirch Road and drive 1.3 km to the "T" intersection. Turn left on Bishop Davis Drive and then right on Bayview Drive. Follow Bayview Drive to Ritchie St. Turn right and go a short distance to Whistler Rd. Turn left and drive .3 km and watch for a gate on the right. The trail through the burn area is opposite the gate. ..Thanks, Dan
