[Ontbirds] Dotterel No, Hudwit, sort of!

auble Beach on the lower west side of the Bruce Peninsula. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney (and Alex Stone) 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird repor

[Ontbirds] No Dotterel; Oliphant

Please don't take this as a reason to stop looking! It is a large area with lots of possible habitat. Checks in the next few days would be welcome by local birders. Kettle Point, McGregor P.P., and similar spots should be checked along Lake Huron in the days to come. Cheers, Andrew Kea

[Ontbirds] Solitaire at Colonel Sam Smith Park. Etobicoke

Hey all. A dozen birders are watching a very obliging solitaire on the walk towards Whimbrel Pt. (southernmost point). Just look for birders. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[Ontbirds] Phalarope sp. at Bondhead Beach, south of Newcastle (Lake Ontario)

the creek. While the observer said he thought it was a Red-necked Phalarope, he is not knowledgeable enough to know the difference of Red/Red-necked so I think the bird is fair game to be either species. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney Cell: 647-383-8894

[Ontbirds] Fort Erie Birds (Jaegers, Phalaropes, grebes, gulls)

: Take the last exit on QEW (east to Peace Bridge) into Fort Erie. Take a right and continue onto Lakeshore Rd. View the river/lake mouth from anywhere along this ~2 mile section. Cheers, Andrew Keavene

[Ontbirds] PFGO now at LaFleche Rd pullout north side

2 dozen birders have seen goose last 20 min. Neck up, walking around but still far out. Views come and go with snow geese getting in way. Good luck. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] 3Cave Swallows now west of Arkendo Park

Between Carrington and Chancery Promenade (lakeshore parkettes). Very Slowly moving west. A fourth bird visible towards pier east of Arkendo Park. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] 13 Snow Geese at Lake Ridge Rd., Whitby (near bluebird!)

Just landed amongst several thousand Canada's in corn field on west side of Lake Ridge Rd., north of 401, just north of bridge. Between Cresser and Churchill Ave. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is present

[Ontbirds] Smew Now! At Upper Canada Village

Bird is with Hooded Mergansers in bay between the park and Ault Island. We are now viewing it from the ashore of the guest house. Far East side of the village. Correct that. Bird just flew east to the causeway to Ault Island. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Cedar Creek Empid and 401 Swainson's Hawk yesterday -NO

: see Ontbirds posts from last 2 days. The Swainson's was reported around 401/highgate near Thamesville. Cheers. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding or

[Ontbirds] White-eyed Vireo @ Pike Bay, Bruce Peninsula

Across from #847 Pike Bay Rd., just south of the village, along the lakeshore. Video obtained. Found 15 min. ago. Still watching bird. This is on the west side of the lower Bruce Peninsula. Amazing! Cheers. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Smew Reports

Hello birders. There have been no reports of this bird recently. I am hoping that even negative reports will be submitted. I have seen no reports of birders checking and missing this bird. Thank you. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Smew - no reports since last week of December

. So glad that so many got to see this bird since some of us missed out on the action in 2011/12! Sorry Lenny... Cheers, Andrew Keaveney Cell: 647-383-8894 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Sharbot Lake CBC TOMORROW!!!

ions or results at... Email: uofgtwitc...@msn.com Facebook Cheers, Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birda

[Ontbirds] Bewick's Swan at Shrewsbury YES

Viewed from the end of Wellington Street in Shrewsbury. There is s small trail ending at the marsh. Bird is left of the Snow Geese flock and several people viewing it. Triangular white cottage at Rondeau is in background. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] 2 'Bewick's' Tundra Swans at Shrewsbury, SW Ontario

list?subID=S27365624 http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S27365425 Thanks to Reuven Martin, Blake Mann and John Lamey for finding and refinding these very cool birds. Directions: Shrewsbury is on the shore of Rondeau Bay between Erieau and Rondeau. See earlier posts for details as wel

[Ontbirds] Odd Female American Wigeon on Leslie Street Spit

s. It was just to far to get photos for myself. The bird was in the same flock as the Eurasian Wigeon, which is dominated by mostly Redhead. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney Cell: 647-383-8894 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented b

Re: [Ontbirds] Pacific Loon @ Col. Sam this a.m.

I saw about 4 still in basic plumage and 1 in a transitional plumage. There were in breeding plumage. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

Re: [Ontbirds] pacific loon

No dice. Gonzo! Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 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

[Ontbirds] Brewster's Warbler and odd flycatcher - Etobicoke

ith Park along the lakeshore in South Etobicoke. About 200 meters east of corner of Kipling / Lakeshore Blvd. West. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the prov

Re: [Ontbirds] Brewster's Warbler in Etobicoke

We just had the bird fly east out of the park into the nearby street / backyards... again, far NE of park. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Arctic Tern @ Cobourg -- No

So no surprise... zero terns present at moment. Try this evening I guess? Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Common Ringed Plovee @ Leslie Spit, Toronto - yes...

Just passed a couple from Toledo on their walk out who had no trouble seeing the bird. I'm on the walk in just now. No change in location it sounds. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] Toronto - Common Ringed Plover - further info

pen to the public from 4PM onwards so for those still wishing a sighting I highly encourage you to give it a try. It's only about a 20-30 min walk in. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by th

[Ontbirds] Red Phalarope, etc.

🤗 I am on Canal Bank Rd.(north side) between Bird Rd. and #65. Cheers. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird repor

[Ontbirds] Fwd: Red Phalarope in Haldimand Co.

Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Andrew Keaveney mailto:uofgtwitc...@msn.com>> Date: October 22, 2016 at 1:24:33 PM EDT To: Andrew Keaveney mailto:uofgtwitc...@msn.com>> Subject: Red Phalarope in Haldimand Co. Still being seen at b

Re: [Ontbirds] Whooping Crane report in Bruce County yesterday

round Hwy. 21 west of Owen Sound between Jackson and Elsinore. No white crane was observed 😱 Maybe it will show up again... Good birding, Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret and Golden Eagle Col. Sam Park, Etobicoke

Imm. Eagle flew by about 10 min. ago and Egret is still present at southwest point. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] High Park Hawk Watch - lots of raptors NOW

I just had a text that loads of raptors are going by the hawk watch currently if you can get over there to join in on the fun! Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the

[Ontbirds] White-winged Dove -High Park

Seen in a tree at the hawk watch about 20 minutes ago. Left, but probably still nearby. This is a 2nd hand report but there are photos. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO

[Ontbirds] White-winged Dove @ High Park, Toronto

ink on your >left side. There is a walking path through tall conifers on the opposite side >of the road just past the rink. Follow this downhill about 200-300 meters and >the bird is in the area with several bird feeders and lots of birds - house >finches, juncos and mourning doves

[Ontbirds] Eared grebe -- Etobicoke

building lawn. P.s. I think a crew might be about to start filming something here... Cheers, Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] Crested Caracara -- not seen after 10AM to my knowledge

Local birders and a few far flung twitchers scoured the area from perhaps 1PM onward but it was not found. We will post if seen tomorrow. Andrew Keaveney and Hugh Currie "The Master Dippers" 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is

[Ontbirds] Crested Caracara directions

Bird can be VERY difficult to see so if you need specific directions, don't hesitate to call me today at number below. Cheers. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO)

[Ontbirds] Lark Sparrow - Toronto - Yes

Took 45 and 5 observers but just re-found it. Bird is on a private gravel roadway inside a barbed fenced off industrial property. Well viewed from railbed access on north side of Lakeshore. This is about 250m east of Don Roadway. No need to trespass! Phone died in cold! Andrew Keaveney 647

[Ontbirds] Female King Eider -- Amos Waites Park, Etobicoke

wn Rd. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 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 h

[Ontbirds] King Eider and Common Goldeneye x Hooded Merganser hybrid in Sauble Beach, Bruce Peninsula

course. Directions: park at end of Sauble Falls road which is at mouth of Sauble River, north of town of a Sauble Beach, west of the Provincial Park. Lower Bruce Peninsula, Bruce County. Andrew Keaveney 647-383-8894 Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is

[Ontbirds]Toronto Is.;LONGSPURS-no; Sharp-tailed Sparrow,juv. Red-headed Woodpecker-YES

Hi all. In a frightful attempt to see these bloody longspurs I spent the late afternoon scouring the beaches surrounding the airport fence line. Please note that the internet is WRONG about ferry shedules (WINTER started officially today!... ya, retarded, i know!) and I was forced to walk the

[Ontbirds]possible retraction of sharp-tailed on Toronto Islands

Hey again. I just saw a posting from Ian and it seems like he saw a Le Conte's in the exact same place I saw my "sharp-tailed". I never got a very good look at my bird. It flew up once and I identified it as sharp-tailed/Le Conte's and it ran along the ground, etc. just like last week's shar

[Ontbirds]Yellow-thr. warbler STILL THERE in Oakville!

Hi all. Got to the warbler spot at approx. 4:30 and headed immediately to the far s.e. corner of the park which looked like the best habitat. started pishing and within 1 min I had the bird in a locust(?) tree along the lakeshore. It stayed in the area with the large conifers (usually near th

[Ontbirds]Piping Plover today?

Hi I know this is a bit inappropriate but If anyone has seen the Piping Plover today could you please post ASAP because I know a number of us are trying to make weekend plans to go see this awesome little bird! Thx. in advance! _

[Ontbirds]BLACK GUILLEMOT seen around 10:30am Today near SUDBURY

Hi all. I'm posting for another person who saw the bird earlier today from the bridge on the Spanish River. It was seen around 10:30. Look amongst any Canada Geese on the river as I'm told it hangs around them. I will post again tomorrow if I see the bird Saturday morn. I'm just getting thi

[Ontbirds]nailed the RAZORBILL at Niagara on the Lake btw 3-4pm!

Hey all. Finally nailed the Razorbill as it sat quietly in front of a fishing boat just in the centre of the current. The fisherman had no idea what he was looking at... what a shame... About 5 of us left the bird at around 4pm. Cheers! __

[Ontbirds] Long Point Ross' Goose (posting for Sunday Night) + Lap. Longspurs

s not seen all day yesterday till our sighting despite many individuals devoting quite a bit of time to it. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney UofGtwitcher _ Don’t waste time standing in line—try shopping online. Visit Sympatico / MSN Shop

[Ontbirds] possible Worm-eating Warbler, Old Cut Field Station, Long Point - Nov. 1 AND Lesser Canada Goose QUESTION!

ese nearby, it was still noticeably larger than the mallards and black ducks swimming in conjunction with it. I can't honestly say I've identified this form in Ontario before though I'm sure it is common enough Love to hear some feedback on that through private emails! Cheer

[Ontbirds] NO Brant, Colonal Sam Smith Park, Etobicoke

I did not refind the Brant. I looked along most of the rocky waterfront in the park. I don't think they are still around... perhaps they moved on to Marie Curtis Park or beyond... Ratray's Mash? There would be little point to looking for them in the morning to those of you whom emailed askin

[Ontbirds] further to "Lesser" Canada Goose post Sunday at Long Point

e this helps birders look more carefully at "smaller" geese in Ontario, and to take a look at potential "Cackling Geese" that may in fact be these other subspecies that aren't illustr

[Ontbirds] 2 Brant Geese, Colonal Sam Smith Park, Etobicoke

st to the eastern bay. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney _ Windows Live: Friends get your Flickr, Yelp, and Digg updates when they e-mail you. http://go.microsoft.com/?l

[Ontbirds] re: Lark Sparrow at Port Burwell - Vesper Sparrow instead!

Hey all. So I definately seem to have jumped the gun on the sparrow i.d. I rarely carry a field guide with me these days and certainly didn't expect to find anything I couldn't I.D. while looking for the kingbird. I can honestly say that I haven't seen this plumage before though. There were

[Ontbirds] Brown-headed Nuthatch spoof?

;t understand WHY she would do this? At any rate we all left in pretty cheerful moods (surprisingly???). Cheers, Andrew Keaveney _ Eligible CDN College & University students can

[Ontbirds] More Black-tailed Gull News

Hey Ontbirders. The Black-tailed Gull was seen again as recently as last Wednesday (three days after the last reported sighting by Garth Riley). It was in Port Burwell harbour. There are a LOT of gulls between Port Burwell and Port Stanley harbours and many, many more in the agricultural fie

[Ontbirds] Belmont Lake Gulls - No Mew Gull; Mystery large hybrid (?) gull... Also two SMALL brown Branta Geese...

town of Fergus, then east on a smaller hwy to Belmont Lake - look it up, it's on your map! Cheers, Andrew Keaveney Toronto, Ontario _ Eligible CDN College & University students can up

[Ontbirds] Belwood NOT Belmont Lake

apologies, the lake is called Belwood NOT Belmont as previously posted... it's late! Andy. _ Ready. Set. Get a great deal on Windows 7. See fantastic deals on Windows 7 now http://go.micros

[Ontbirds] 'Cassiar' Juncos in Ontario - think twice about your 'Oregon' and 'Pink-sided' Juncos!

ool. I will post further DETAILED directions when I hear back from the birding chum I was with (I'm not familiar with the area!) but I wanted to post this ASAP anyways since there are lots of CBCs still going on that may come acr

[Ontbirds] Barnacle Goose still present

I had trouble posting a few paragraphs earlier so I'll leave you simply with... YES the bird is still present; Viewed by Hugh Currie, Andrew Don and myself today before noon. Directions (from Randy Horvath): At Grimsby exit the QEW at Christie Street. Head north towards the lake. On Lakesid

[Ontbirds] Bronte Harbour

Andrew Keaveny just saw a small, warbler-like bird flitting about between the rocks of the east side of Bronte harbour. Specifically, the 1st long pier, in the first fifty meter section of the large boulders. It been spotted once by Andrew Keaveney and once by the group he's with. It h

[Ontbirds] further to Bronte Harbour post

Hey folks. So just to further my gf's report for me. I was with some bird watchers from Richmond Hill today and we checked out the Yellow-throated Warbler spot in Bronte Harbour. While walking along the breakwall/path forming the east sided of the harbour one of the ladies yelled from behind

RE: [Ontbirds] further to Bronte Harbour post

gt; birders who were down there after the initial post confused. > > Frustrating bird anyway. > > Cheers, > > Rob Dobos > rdo...@cogeco.ca > > -Original Message- > From: ontbirds-boun...@hwcn.org [mailto:ontbirds-boun...@hwcn.org] On > Behalf Of Andrew Ke

[Ontbirds] Rusty Blackbird northeast of New Market

le down and the bird was seen in the backyard of the last house on the right before the dead end. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney _ Eligible CDN College & University students can upgrade

[Ontbirds] Northern Hawk-Owl near Orillia at 3:30pm - Also Boreal Chickadees on Mizzy Lk Railway bed/Algonquin

he Algonquin CBC was BRUTAL!!! Andrew Keaveney _ Windows Live: Friends get your Flickr, Yelp, and Digg updates when they e-mail you. http://go.m

[Ontbirds] Mew Gull - late afternoon @ Queenston Boat Docks

from a smaller road/drive down the hill here. Thanks to Jean and everyone for their help today! Good Birding, Andrew Keaveney _ Windows Live: Friends get your Flickr, Yelp, and

[Ontbirds] CCFEW Bird Walk - Sat. Jan. 9th, 9-11 a.m. - Colonel Sam Smith Park, Etobicoke

learn more about your local birds and sometimes we even find an interesting bird! We will be trying particularly for Owls and Waterfowl. Future walks can be found at the website. CCFEW is a local conservation group. Visit www.ccfew.org This message was cleared beforehand. Cheers, Andrew

[Ontbirds] 2 Female King Eiders, 1 1st-basic Male King Eider; Fruitland Rd., Stoney Creek

the birds were all that close though. Queenston Boat Docks in Niagara had 1 LBBG and 1 LIGU. 1 Iceland gull (1st-basic) was on rocks where Mew has been seen this last week. Cheers, Andre

[Ontbirds] Manitoulin Island Bird Sightings - April 3-5 - Sharp-tailed Grouse, etc.

e of waterfowl, shorebirds and spring migrants around mid-April. There were almost no flooded fields at present and VERY few waterfowl. An enjoyable holiday weekend though! Cheers, Andrew Keaveney Thank you VERY MUCH to all of the help provided by Steve and Rita Hall. I hope that

[Ontbirds] Manitoulin Island Bird Sightings - April 3-5 - Sharp-tailed Grouse, etc. (repost since yesterday's didn't go through!)

around mid-April. There were almost no flooded fields at present and VERY few waterfowl. An enjoyable holiday weekend though! Cheers, Andrew Keaveney Thank you VERY MUCH to all of the help provided by Steve and Rita Hall. I hope that you (and the Gore Bay Airport) will try to have the bl

[Ontbirds] Light-morph (NOT PHASE) Red-tailed Hawk ? - North Etobicoke

7 - not many birds can say they've done that to a birder! Cheers, Andrew Keaveney _ Live connected. Get Hotmail & Messenger on your phone. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=

[Ontbirds] Western Grebe NO LONGER at Col. Sam. Park, Etobicoke

k, etc. is your best bet. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney _ Live connected. Get Hotmail & Messenger on your phone. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9724462_

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee vs. Rondeau - a bit more on the subject...

many times I bird it. MORE PEOPLE IS A GOOD THING! The more people at pelee, the more eyes and the more rare birds that were seen. It is possible that pelee isn't as good as it used to be, but really... it's still VERY GOOD! Goo

[Ontbirds] Manitoulin Birding and NO Golden-crowned Sparrow

Hey Birders. I was in Manitoulin yesterday (May 7th) for less than 24hrs of birding hoping to see the Golden-crowned Sparrow. It has not been seen since the morning of the 6th and given my extensive search I don't have faith it will be seen and (and WILL NOT appreciate if it is!). There w

[Ontbirds] Col. Sam . Park (Toronto) Waterfront - large aerial forager flocks!

Hey birders, A late evening lake watch yielded a great # of swallows. Between Col. Sam's eastern bay and looking east to Humbay Bay Park area I was able to view well over 1000 swallows. This is excellent given how our aerial foragers are in decline. Nearshore I had over 200 and I star

[Ontbirds] Little Blue Heron at Cranberry Marsh

Hey birders, The little blue heron is still at Cranberry Marsh. It was seen in the middle of the marsh, viewed from the south platform as it flew up at 10:25 a.m. Cheers, Andrew. __

[Ontbirds] 1 Red Knot @ North Bay Prov. Park, east of Presquile P.P. in Prince Edward Co. (yesterday)

ately a nice surprise. Directions: North Bay Provincial Park is found along the north shore of Lake Ontario in Prince Edward County. I went in the 'wrong' entrance so I can't help you there. Cheers,

[Ontbirds] Cackling Goose - Toronto Zoo Africa section

ooked fine. Brandon's photos aren't as good as his usually are but they would be accepted, lol. http://www.peregrineprints.com/ind__Blog.htm Cheers, Andrew Keaveney Also I noticed that Brandon has taken some photos of 2 cormorants he saw in flight around Hamilton that he seems to be

[Ontbirds] Southern Hudson's Bay Lowlands birds (late July 2010)

yet). Otherwise not so many butterflies! Cheers, Andrew Keaveney ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailin

[Ontbirds] Caspian and Common Terns (Friday, 17th) at the end of Green Rd. in Hamilton

ng at LEAST a single juv. Sabine's (but perhaps many more!) in the a.m. before noon from Van wagners. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney Directions: Green Rd. is just north of the QEW Niagara on your way out of

[Ontbirds] Van Wagner's Beach Jaeger Watch 2010 - VERY SERIOUS STUFF!

Hey birders. Today's Jaeger watch yeilded the following between about 1:15pm and 4:30pm: Great Blue Heron - 1 Peregrine Falcon (adult) - 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk - 1 Red-necked Grebe - 1 White-winged Scoter - many (hundreds) far out on lake Sanderling - 1 Sandpiper sp. (phalaropes?) - 5

[Ontbirds] Swallow sp. and Black Scoter at Col. Sam Smith Park, 10 am.

Hey birders. This morning at around 10 am, I had a swallow fly by that was either a cliff or cave swallow. Lighting was poor, and it was 400-500 m out over Lake Ontario, flying West towards Port Credit. I also saw 5 horned larks and 6 snow buntings that flew in off the lake. 1 fe

[Ontbirds] 3 golden eagles over leslie street spit

Hey Birders, I just had three golden eagles fly over Leslie street spit, towards high park. If anyone is quick on their toes, they may be able to see them fly over. This was around 4:50 pm. ___ ONTBIRDS is p

[Ontbirds] Cave Swallow - close study at Leslie St. Spit today! - Are birders recording their Cave Swallows properly?

spersing more as the day progresses. As always, Good Birding, Andrew Keaveney ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS m

[Ontbirds] 5 White-winged Crossbills, 1 Boreal Chickadee, 2 Common Ravens - Pottageville (north of Toronto)

tions: Pottageville is just west of the 400 north of Toronto, along the Lloydtown-Aurora Rd. Andrew Keaveney Field Biologist/Ornithologist, Bird and Wildlife Guide 519-835-8894 (cell) "When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world" ~ John

[Ontbirds] Long Point Birding - Spotted Towhee, Gr. White-fronted and Snow Geese; Ross' s Goose NO!!

ve already been referred to this week in the SPOTTED TOWHEE and ROSS'S GOOSE posts. Andrew Keaveney Field Biologist/Ornithologist, Bird and Wildlife Guide 519-835-8894 (cell) "When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world" ~ John Muir

[Ontbirds] male Eurasian Wigeon Hybrid @ Presquile (yesterday the 2nd) and male Barrow's Goldeneye Hybrid @ end of Fruitland Rd., Stoney Creek (today)

ek is reached off of QEW to Niagara. Presquile P.P. is found by going through Brighton, Ontario. Andrew Keaveney Field Biologist/Ornithologist, Bird and Wildlife Guide 519-835-8894 (cell) "When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world"

[Ontbirds] CCFEW walk @Humber Bay East - Common Redpoll, Merlin, Ruddy Duck, etc.

were close to shore as well. Finished the day with a respectable 46 species mostly from Humber Bay East and with very few songbirds included in that total. Directions: The Humber Bay Parks are at the foot of Park Lawn Blvd. just south of the Gardiner Expressway in Toronto. Andrew Keav

[Ontbirds] NO Mountain Bluebird @ Stoney Creek

k to those who venture out in the snow looking and wine tasting! Directions:QEW niagara to fifty road and up the escarpment. Turn right at Ridge Rd. And its on the north side west of 10th road east. Andrew Keaveney Field Biologist/Ornithologist, Bird and Wildlife Guide 519-835-8894 (cell) &quo

[Ontbirds] Algonquin Park Redpolls and Bracebridge Harris' Sparrow - Wed. April 30th

The centre and restaurant are open on weekends from 10 am to 5 pm. Harris' Sparrow: South Monk Drive is west of Bracebridge off Hwy 118W. Search for "1150 South Monck Drive, Bracebridge, ON" on google maps Andrew Keaveney Field Biologist/Ornithologist, Bird and Wildlife Guide 647-

[Ontbirds] 4 grebe species still @ Colonel Sam Smith Park, Etobicoke

Title says it all. Park is at bottom of Kipling ave. Same areas as reported yesterday. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.c

[Ontbirds] Red-throated Loon @ Col Sam Smith in Evening - no rare Grebes though!

minutes by myself and Dave Hallet, then dove and well... we never saw it again even after searching for more than 15 minutes! Not sure how birds do this... Directions: Park is at bottom of Kipling Ave. in Etobicoke. Andrew Keaveney Field Biologist/Ornithologist, Bird and Wildlife Guide 647-383

[Ontbirds]further to the Wheatear on Wolfe Island

Hey all. Just wanted to point out that perhaps our friend the Northern Wheatear never even made it off of Wolfe Island. When I was viewing on Saturday evening with my girlfriend Sarah we saw several American Kestrels, a Merlin and many Northern Harriers within binocular view or a quarter mile

[Ontbirds] NO Pacific Loon @ Oshawa Second Marsh/Darlington P.P. - but seen in afternoon by others!

ugh the loons were moving west again as night fell. Directions: Please see previous 2 posts for detailed directions. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney _ Are you ready for Windows Live Messenger Beta 8.5 ? Get the lat

[Ontbirds]Bohemian Waxwing - 50 Toronto St., Guelph, Ontario.

gh my bins! I did manage to backtrack two yards and see it for my Guelph yard list! I am visiting the Guelph Arboretum this afternoon and will certainly post if more waxwings are there. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney UofGtwitcher Directions: Toronto St. is just up from the Speed River where it

[Ontbirds]2 imm. Golden Eagles migrating and Gray Partridge @ Brantford Airport; UNIDENTIFIED 'GLOSSY' IBIS @

ourtland on Hwy #3 and continuing south on HWY 59 which eventually brings you right along the inner bay at Long Point. Big Creek Marsh is opposite the bay and there is a small parking area on the west side of 59. I suggest birding from the second (north

[Ontbirds]Yellow-throated Warbler Subspecies near Port Burwell?

could remember to try and report as much as possible about what they see and perhaps try to identify birds down to subspecies when possible. If someone had already posted its subspecies, I appologize but I am not aware of this as of yet. Thanks and Merry Christmas! Andrew Keaveney

[Ontbirds]Little Blue Heron - Port Rowan

3 BLUE-WINGED WARBLERS and 2 LOUISIANNA WATERTHRUSHES this morning. You can access the trails here from the north side of Concession 3 (10 minute drive north from B.S.C. headquarters?) and the Conservation Area is marked on any Ontario Map. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney

[Ontbirds]Lark Bunting-Point Pelee

Hey ontbirders, another sighting of the Lark Bunting at from around 4 p.m. today, still being seen at this time (7 p.m.) on the tram road at point Pelee. Andrew Keaveney (But posted by Sarah Jane) _ Enter today for your chance

[Ontbirds]Black Vultur Point Pelee and notes on Lark Bunting

d the main road on the East side of the tip. Look for white crowned sparrows. This is a male adult Lark Bunting in molt, its still not completely black, has some black back feathers missing. cheers Andrew Keaveney _ Find hidden

[Ontbirds]Olive-sided Flycatcher @ Sheldon Park, Etobicoke

n the right (south) side about 3 blocks down and the bird was in the southern trees of the park (a 2 min. walk!). Cheers, Andrew Keaveney _ Find hidden words, unscramble celebrity names, or try the ultimate crossword puzzle with

[Ontbirds] Arctic Terns - end of Britannia Rd at Filtration Plant, Ottawa 4:30-6:30pm

few Common Terns in the area and none of the birds were all that close so a scope was certainly beneficial to me. Another superb Ontario lifer for me though. Thanks to the Ottawa Ontbirders for keeping the posts coming this last week. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney UofGtwitcher Directions: Fro

[Ontbirds] Yellow-bellied Flycatcher - south Etobicoke backyard all morning

south on the 427 till it merges with Brown's Line. Valermo Drive is the second light on the left and our house is about 5 blocks down on the left. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney _ ___ ON

[Ontbirds]Recent White-winged Dove sighting???

llegations' ??? Thanks so much folks, Andrew Keaveney _ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIR

[Ontbirds]White-winged Dove still in Missassauga Rd. area St. Catherines - seen last night by home owner

down on the right but consult google maps for better info. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney UofGtwitcher _ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding o

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