[Ontbirds] Pelee: Henslow's Sparrow

2017-05-01 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
There is a Henslow's Sparrow present along the west beach trail 150 yards south of midway tram stop. Still being observed at 8:50am. Good birding Bruce and Ben Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0 Cell: 613-715-2571

[Ontbirds] Pelee: Kirtlands Warbler.

2017-05-14 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi Everyone The male Kirtlands Warbler is showing well just north of the tip along the east beach,. Good birding Bruce Di Labio Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0 Cell: 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is present

[Ontbirds] Leamington: Frigatebird

2017-07-02 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi Everyone The frigatebird is still showing well in its favourite tree 424 Robson Rd. Good birding Bruce Di Labio Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0 Cell: 613-715-2571 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ont

[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Parasitic Jaeger

2017-09-23 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi Everyone The adult Parasitic Jaeger is still present between Britannia Pier and Andrew Hayden Park sitting on the water. Good birding Bruce Di Labio 613-715-2571 Directions: Access of Carling Ave. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] Toronto: Fork-tailed Flycatcher: Cell 1

2017-09-24 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi Everyone Ben just called me to say the FTFL is still present at the previously reported site. Cheers Bruce Di Labio Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. S

[Ontbirds] Constance Bay: Razorbill

2017-10-31 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi Everyone Just found a Razorbill at Constance Bay. Viewing it from the Point Restaurant area off Bayview Drive near fire hall. Bruce Di Labio Constance Bay is located nw of Ottawa off Dunrobin Road. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented b

[Ontbirds] Ottawa area: Razorbill, Purple Sandpipers, and Golden Eagles

2017-10-31 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi Everyone Great day birding the Ottawa River with numerous highlights. This morning at around 8:00 a.m. while birding Dick Bell Park I observed 3 Purple Sandpipers. There were a number of small flocks of Dunlin over the river as well as 2 Sanderling, 2 Pectoral Sandpipers and 4 Brant. The Purple

[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Razorbill and migrants

2017-11-01 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi Ontbirders Well it was another exciting day in Canada's capital! The Razorbill was found today by Jon Ruddy and Ottawa birders experienced another fallout/flight from the north. After a few days of good birding a number of us were stationed at various vantage points along the south side of Lak

[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Black-throated Gray Warbler

2017-11-02 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi everyone Just photographed it along Britannia Ridge in Ottawa. Good birding Bruce Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbi

[Ontbirds] Almonte: Cave Swallow

2017-11-05 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi Everyone The Cave Swallow found by Michelle and Paul Martin was still present from 1630 to 1647 over the field opposite the church at Wolf Grove Road and Ramsay Con. 8. The swallow spent most of its time low over the field at eye level and occainally would rise up high. The last time we observe

[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Black-throated Gray Warbler

2017-11-11 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi Everyone Still present east side of Britannia Ridge in White Pines. Good birding Bruce Di Labio Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports

[Ontbirds] Ottawa area: Carleton Place: Anna's Hummingbird

2017-11-17 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi Ontbirders There is an immature female Anna’s Hummingbird visiting a feeder in Carleton Place which is located west of Ottawa. This is the first accessible Anna’s Hummingbird for southern Ontario and one of the few for Ontario. This bird will generate lots of interest. The hummer was first

[Ontbirds] Ottawa: B.T. Gray Warbler and Anna’s Hummingbird

2017-11-18 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi everyone Both species still present at previously reported locations in the Ottawa area. Weather conditions still ok with a mixture of very light ice pellets and snow flurries. Good birding Bruce Di Labio Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is pres

[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Black-throated Gray Warbler update

2017-12-12 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi Everyone Sadly this morning I found the Britannia ridge Black-throated Gray Warbler near death. After searching for a while I noticed a bird laying motionless at the base of a tree. I picked it up and held it in my hands to warm it up. Unfortunately it did not make it. The specimen will be dona

[Ontbirds] Snow Geese in Eastern Ontario

2018-04-01 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi everyone This morning in the Riceville-Bourget- Pendleton area there were up to 25,000 Greater Snow Geese and another 20,000 east of Fournier. Amazing sight watching large flocks in flight and landing. Also 4 Ross’s Geese and 15 Tundra Swans. Lots of action. Good birding and Happy Easter, B

[Ontbirds] Ottawa area: Kinburn: Ruff/Reeve

2018-04-27 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi Ontbirders The Ruff/Reeve is still present near the corner of John Shaw Road and Grant’s Side Road. The bird was relocated yesterday evening by Kari Kaunisto and Michael Runtz. Good birding Bruce Directions: From Ottawa take Hwy 417 west towards Arnprior and exit at Kinburn Side Road. Cont

[Ontbirds] Ottawa District: Quebec side: Conroy Island: Neotropic Cormorant

2018-04-28 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi everyone Just a heads up that a Neotropic Cormorant was photographed yesterday late afternoon on Conroy Island, Deschenes Rapids by Greg Rand. This is a first record for the Ottawa-Gatineau district. Birders have been on site since dawn but no sightings yet. Check all the cormorants you see

[Ontbirds] The Big Sit Results

2018-05-12 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hello Ontbirders Wondering how we did? Tom Hince, Paul Pratt, and myself just wrapped up our Big Sit fundraiser for the Ontario Field Orthithologists. We picked a spot on the west side of the Tip of Point Pelee National Park. Park staff (especially Sarah Rupert) kindly allowed early access to t

[Ontbirds] Chaffeys Lock Area: Yellow-throated Warbler

2018-05-14 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi Ontbirders A Yellow-throated Warbler was photographed this morning by Brian Morin about 150 ft east of 2382 Opinicon Road. Good birding Bruce Di Labio Directions: From Kingston take Hwy 15 north to Chaffeys Lock Rd. Turn left and follow to lock and continue to address. Sent from my iPhone

[Ontbirds] Oliphant: Reddish Egret

2018-08-26 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi Everyone The reddish Egret is still present opposite house # 241 Shoreline Ave. sitting on a rock but out of sight. Only visible if you’re willing to get wet. Good birding Bruce and Ben Di Labio Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by th

[Ontbirds] Say’s Phoebe: Algonquin Park

2018-09-30 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Ben just phoned and the bird was still present at 1:18pm. Same general area. Bruce Di Labio Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@

[Ontbirds] Algonquin Park: Say’s Phoebe

2018-09-30 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi everyone, Took the long way home and stopped to look for the Phoebe. The bird is still present in the same area as previously reported. Good birding, Bruce Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) -

[Ontbirds] Renfrew County: Pembroke: Dickcissel

2018-10-10 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi Everyone The Dickcissel first observed on October 5 by Mark Dojczman and relocated by Ben and I on Monday, October 8, was still present this morning at the Algonquin College Parking lot towards the west end. The bird feeds in the surrounding vegetation. Good birding Bruce Directions: Pem

Re: [Ontbirds] King Eider Ottawa

2018-11-04 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi everyone The King Eider is still present off Shirley’s Bay parking lot. Good birding Bruce Di Labio Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 4, 2018, at 11:19, Michelle Martin via ONTBIRDS > wrote: > > Hi everyone > > There is a breeding plumage male King Eider (probably second year > male)visi

Re: [Ontbirds] King Eider Ottawa

2018-11-04 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi Everyone The male King Eider flew and is now resting in the bay just east of the Shirley’s Bay boat launch parking lot. Cheers Bruce Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 4, 2018, at 11:19, Michelle Martin via ONTBIRDS > wrote: > > Hi everyone > > There is a breeding plumage male King Eider (

[Ontbirds] Renfrew County: Pembroke: White-crowned Pigeon

2018-11-14 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi Everyone Received report of WCPI photographed by Mark Dojczman behind Algonquin College in Pembroke. It was observed in flight and resting in a tree earlier this morning. No further reports. Though origin is unknown, you never know in the world of birds. I’ll update if report/relocated. Goo

[Ontbirds] Fwd: Renfrew County: Pembroke: White-crowned Pigeon

2018-11-14 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
gn of pigeon as of 11:15 am around college areally. > > Ken hooles > >> On Wed, Nov 14, 2018, 10:45 AM Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS >> > Hi Everyone >> Received report of WCPI photographed by Mark Dojczman behind Algonquin >> College in Pembroke. It was obs

[Ontbirds] Goderich Calliope Hummingbird

2018-11-22 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi everyone The Calliope is showing well. Spending its time feeding or perched at the heat lamp. Good birding Bruce Di Labio Directions: please see earlier post. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO

[Ontbirds] 100th Ottawa-Gatineau CBC preliminary results

2018-12-18 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
The 100th Ottawa-Gatineau Christmas Bird Count took place on Sunday,December 16, 2018. A total of 75 species were reported (average count 72 species). Highlights included Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (2nd record) and Rose-breasted Grosbeak (4th record). It was a pleasant day weather wise with an overni

[Ontbirds] Ottawa:Pink-footed Goose. Still present at bridge along Frank Kenny Road.

2019-04-10 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi Everyone The PFFO is still present sleeping with Canada Geese east side of Frank Kenny at bridge. Thanks Vincent Fyson! Good birding Bruce and Ben Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the pro

[Ontbirds] OFO Big Sit May 11,2019 Point Pelee

2019-05-13 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hello Ontbirders Tom Hince, Paul Pratt, and I had lots of fun on our Big Sit fundraiser for the Ontario Field Ornithologists. We used the same location as last year, west side of the tip of Point Pelee National Park. Park staff (especially Sarah Rupert) kindly allowed early access to the Tip and w

[Ontbirds] OFO Big Sit Point Pelee May 11,2019

2019-05-13 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hello Ontbirders Tom Hince, Paul Pratt, and I had lots of fun on our Big Sit fundraiser for the Ontario Field Ornithologists. We used the same location as last year, west side of the tip of Point Pelee National Park. Park staff (especially Sarah Rupert) kindly allowed early access to the Tip and w

[Ontbirds] Niagara:Black-headed Gull

2019-12-02 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi Everyone The BHGU is still present at Whirlpool area at 11:00 am. Good birding Bruce and Ben Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to bird

[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Yellow-headed Blackbird (Kanata)

2014-04-18 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi Everyone There is a male Yellow-headed Blackbird present (11:30a.m.) in Kanata Lakes area on Windeyer Cres. at the end of Shaughnessy off Knudson Drive. The bird has been vocalizing as it sits up in deciduous trees. There are a few feeders in the area but no access from the street. The bird w

[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Ross's Goose and Snowy Owls

2014-04-18 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi Everyone This morning at around 9:15a.m. there was an adult Ross's Goose feeding in a corn field with a large concentration of Canada Geese along Boundary Road just north of Cooper Hill Road. There were 1000's of Canada Geese feeding in the various corn fields and reports from Carlsbad Sprin

[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Hooded Warbler

2014-04-28 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi Everyone In spite of the continuing cool weather a surprise find yesterday, April 27th, a male Hooded Warbler was found by Stephen Phillips in the Ottawa area. The bird was found and photographed in the Fallowfield area off Steeple Hill Crescent along the Jock River at Terry Carisse Park. Th

[Ontbirds] Fwd: Ottawa: Male Hooded Warbler

2014-04-29 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi everyone, Bird is still present as of 10:10a.m. Good birding, bruce and Ben Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Kevin Hannah via ONTBIRDS > Date: April 28, 2014 at 12:18:30 EDT > To: "birdalert@ontbirds.ca" > Subject: [Ontbirds] Ottawa: Male Hooded Warbler > Reply-To: Kevin

[Ontbirds] Fwd: Hooded Warbler in Ottawa still present

2014-05-01 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi everyone The Hooded Warbler is still present at same location. Good birding, Bruce Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Michael Runtz via ONTBIRDS > Date: April 30, 2014 at 13:31:15 EDT > To: > Subject: [Ontbirds] Hooded Warbler in Ottawa still present > Reply-To: Michael

[Ontbirds] Chaffey's Lock: Yellow-throated Vireo's

2014-05-08 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi everyone, Lots of activity today at Chaffey's Lock, compared to a visit on May 6th. At least 3 Yellow-throated Vireos were singing at multiple places throughout the area. Lots more warblers present, with at least 10 Ovenbird, many Black-and-White Warbler, Northern Parula, and Yellow Warbler t

[Ontbirds] Chaffey's Lock: Directions

2014-05-08 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi All, Forgot to include directions in previous email. Thanks, Bruce Chaffey's Lock can be accessed from Hwy. 15 out of Smith Falls. Head south on 15 towards Kingston, and make a right turn off 15, to Opinicon Road/Chaffey's Lock Road. To access from Kingston, take exit 617 off 401 and head n

[Ontbirds] Fwd: Summer tanager Point Pelee

2014-05-10 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Still present south of 42 on east beach. Bruce Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Pete And Sue Read via ONTBIRDS > Date: May 10, 2014 at 8:18:17 EDT > To: Ontbirds > Subject: [Ontbirds] Summer tanager Point Pelee > Reply-To: Pete And Sue Read > > On the east beach near path

[Ontbirds] Fwd: Yellow-throated Warbler at point pelee...

2014-05-10 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Bird is still present in the same general area as the original report. Bruce Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Steve Pike via ONTBIRDS > Date: May 10, 2014 at 9:34:36 EDT > To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca > Subject: [Ontbirds] Yellow-throated Warbler at point pelee... > Reply-To:

[Ontbirds] Fwd: Avocets Hillman -- Marsh Cell

2014-05-10 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Birds are still present in opposite side of cell, to the left of the greenhouse with the black window. Bruce Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Stu Williams via ONTBIRDS > Date: May 10, 2014 at 13:39:56 EDT > To: "ONTBIRDS" > Subject: [Ontbirds] Avocets Hillman -- Marsh Cel

[Ontbirds] Prothonotary Warbler - Hillman Marsh

2014-05-10 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi all, Prothonotary Warbler off the trail just past the barn with the solar panels on the right. Bruce Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to bird

[Ontbirds] Fwd: Kentucky Warbler pelee

2014-05-12 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Mike Runtz, Ben and I along with many others had a brief view. Bird is still calling in same area. Bruce and Ben Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Mike Burrell via ONTBIRDS > Date: May 12, 2014 at 11:13:34 EDT > To: "Ontbirds" > Subject: [Ontbirds] Kentucky Warbler pelee >

[Ontbirds] Kentucky, Cerulean and Prairie - Blue Heron

2014-05-13 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi all, Kentucky Warbler is still present in the same area as yesterday but only heard singing. Also around the same general area is a female Cerulean Warbler, Yellow-billed Cuckoo and a singing White-eyed Vireo. At the seasonal trail in Blue Heron, there was a female Prairie Warbler moving sout

[Ontbirds] male Summer Tanager - Blue Heron

2014-05-13 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Male Summer Tanager present where the Kentucky has been singing. Bruce and Ben Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For inf

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee: Kentucky Warbler, Summer Tanager

2014-05-13 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi All, The Kentucky Warbler is still singing opposite Blue Heron in Point Pelee N.P. Three Summer Tanagers were also present in that same area. Regarding earlier post, all birds are in Point Pelee National Park. Thanks, Bruce Sent from my iPhone ___

[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Northern Mockingbird, Orange-cr.Warbler, Yellow-thr. Vireo and migrants

2014-05-14 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi Ontbirders The birding today, May 14th was excellent in the Ottawa area with a large number of migrant warblers and other land birds in various woodlots around the city. At the Britannia Conservation Area-Mud Lake there were 20 species of warblers including 1 Orange-crowned Warbler, 10+ Nor

[Ontbirds] Ottawa: white-eyed vireo

2014-05-15 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi everyone Just had a White-eyed Vireo singing at the gate entrance to Shirley's bay on the south side of road. Bird was moving south. Good birding, Bruce Directions: Shirley's bay is located off carling ave west of Moodie drive at the end of rifle road Sent from my iPhone _

[Ontbirds] Ottawa: Little Gull

2014-05-18 Thread Bruce Di Labio via ONTBIRDS
Hi everyone There is a first summer Little Gull feeding with 2 Bonaparte's Gulls off the end of Britannia Pier. Good birding, Bruce Directions: Britannia pier is located north of carling ave at the end of greenview road just west of the intersection of carling and Richmond road. Sent from my i