There has been a juvenile SABINE'S GULL on the Niagara River in Niagara Falls, found at the base of the American Falls by Betsy Potter on October 30th. It has been seen off and on since then, including this morning (Sunday). It, or another Sabine's Gull, was seen at the Whirlpool (Spanish Aero Car) on October 31st. The Whirlpool is about 5 km north of the American Falls.
There has been a juvenile FRANKLIN'S GULL on the Niagara River in Fort Erie, found on November 2nd by Marcie Jacklin, and also seen on the 3rd and 4th. It was discovered near the mouth of Frenchman's Creek, north of Fort Erie but was also seen once by Marcie on the river between Lavinia and Catherine Streets, about 3 km south of where it was initially found. There have been quite a few sightings of LITTLE GULLS, pretty much throughout the lower Niagara River. On November 3rd, Betsy Potter and I saw three at the Whirlpool, two adults and one second-winter. The first ICELAND GULL of the season was reported this morning at the Power Plants by Chris Kundl. This area can be seen from the Adam Beck overlook, which is about 1 km south of the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge. The HARLEQUIN DUCKS have returned to the rapids above Niagara Falls, with a maximum of four, including adult males. All reports so far have been from observers looking from Goat Island in New York, though it might be possible for birders to see them from near the Dufferin Islands Creek outlet. There have been no Purple Sandpipers reported yet. Good birding! Willie ------------------ Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] 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
