[Ontbirds] Piping Plover nesting confirmed on Toronto Islands - 31 May 2015

showing alarming declines, this is an encouraging and novel conservation success story being written one beach at a time. Let's hope that this pair of Piping Plovers has a successful nesting season to come. Glenn Coady Whitby

[Ontbirds] Ash-throated Flycatcher at Corner Marsh

the T-junction at the pollution control plant at McKay Rd. Turn left (east) and follow McKay Rd. until it becomes Jodrel Rd. where it becomes winding near the marsh. The bird was seen in this area and down to where the road makes a hard left turn onto Frisco Rd. Glenn Coady Whitby, On

[Ontbirds] Ash-throated Flycatcher not found as yet - Corner Marsh

Ontbirds subscribers, I received word from Tyler Hoar this morning that the searchers so far this morning have not relocated the Ash-throated Flycatcher near Corner Marsh yet this morning. I hadn't seen any updates yet, so I thought I would post this information. Glenn Coady W

[Ontbirds] Mountain Bluebird still present on Hall's Rd. South in Whitby

e the line of trees. Good luck, Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbi

[Ontbirds] Warbler fallout at Thickson's Woods - 13 May

a new influx of orioles and Scarlet Tanagers. The skies have now cleared and it is sunny and quickly warming up here. Good birding, Glenn Coady ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornitholo

[Ontbirds] Piping Plovers nesting at Darlington Provincial Park

ch on Lake Ontario at the southeast corner of McLaughlin Bay. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to bi

[Ontbirds] Oshawa Second Marsh - 17 May - Hudsonian Godwit

the west of the General Motors headquarters building. Park in the northwest section of this lot and follow the trail west and then north to the viewing platform on the east side of the marsh. Light and viewing conditions here are best in the mornings. Good birding, Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario

[Ontbirds] Piping Plovers at Darlington Provincial Park - second pair nesting

t turn (west) onto Darlington Park Road where you can follow the signs to the provincial park entrance gate. Upon entrance to the park, follow the signage from here to the beach on Lake Ontario at the southeast corner

[Ontbirds] Yellow-throated Warbler at Thickson's Woods - 4 June

from the north end and follow the trails south to the southern perimeter of the woods which backs onto the homes on Crystal Beach Boulevard. As Dennis Barry requested, please do not enter Crystal Beach Boulevard with cars as it is a private road. Glenn Coady W

[Ontbirds] Yellow-throated Warbler at Thickson's Woods - Yes - 5 June

n the Waterfront Trail and enter the woods from the north end and follow the trails south to the southern perimeter of the woods which backs onto the homes on Crystal Beach Boulevard. As Dennis Barry requested, please do not enter Crystal Beach Boulevard with cars as it is a private road. Glenn

[Ontbirds] Piping Plover nesting at Darlington Provincial Park - Guardian Program

, please feel free to contact me as soon as possible at the e-mail address below and I will send you the information on how to sign up for the coming orientation session(s) that will likely take place on June 10/12. Glenn Coady Whitby glenn_co...@hotmail.com

[Ontbirds] Piping Plover Guardian orientation sessions at Darlington Provincial Park - June 10 & 12

park entrance gate where staff will direct you to the maintenance building. Glenn Coady glenn_co...@hotmail.com Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] First Piping Plover chick has hatched at Darlington Provincial Park

rritory at the southeast corner of McLaughlin Bay. Please obey all of the access restrictions on the signage on the roped off territory if you visit. Glenn Coady Whitby glenn_co...@hotmail.com ___ ONTBIRDS is

[Ontbirds] Least Tern at Darlington Provincial Park - 20 June

o the park, follow the beach signage to the roped off nesting territory at the southeast corner of McLaughlin Bay. Please obey all of the access restrictions on the signage on the roped off territory if you visit. Glenn Coady Whitby glenn_co...@hotmai

[Ontbirds] Least Tern (no) - 21 June

early in the afternoon when feeding too close to the shoreline, long before the wind and waves really picked up in intensity as the cold front approached. No one has seen the Least Tern here this morning either. Glenn Coady Whitby

[Ontbirds] First family of Piping Plovers at Darlington Provincial Park has successfully fledged and left the beach.

k Road. Follow the road west to the park entrance gate and then follow the signage to the parking lot for the beach. Once reaching the beach the Piping Plovers are usually found feeding off to the west in between the cordoned beach areas of the two nests. Glen

[ONTBIRDS]Sprague's Pipit at Rainy River

write this at 6:15 a.m. The bird is about 1 km east of Hwy 619 on Soliquer Road in the second fenced off short grass field north of the village of Pine wood. Glenn Coady Whitby, ON -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service

[ONTBIRDS]Adult Ross' Gull off Thickson's Woods

e and followed it as it continued west before eventually losing it at the horizon somewhere well off Thickson's Point to the southwest. Observers further west in Durham should scan the lake until dark. I will update if I see it again. Been almost 26 years since I last found one in Ontario. G

[ONTBIRDS]Rufous Hummingbird in Oakville - ** Limited viewing engagement **

proceed to the backyard, sign the guest book and follow outside the roped-off area to the viewing space at the back of the yard. Do not access the back deck, which is off-limits. I will be there tomorrow, and after 21 months of the pandemic, I look forward to seeing several birding friends tomorr

[ONTBIRDS]Rufous Hummingbird in Oakville

routine. Good birding, Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Ontbirds is reserved for sightings of provincially rare birds. To post a message on Ontbirds, send

[ONTBIRDS]Rufous Hummingbird in Oakville - final opportunity for public viewing on December 5th

at 129 Woodhaven Park Drive, adjacent to the Sedgewick Forest Park. Hoping to see many happy birders tomorrow. Good birding, Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in

[ONTBIRDS]Baltimore Oriole in Poole, Ontario

r at 4091 Line 61, Poole, Ontario. Those who wish to call to give advance notice they are coming to view the bird can reach Jane at 226-789-4140. Best wishes for the holiday season, Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario F

[Ontbirds]Dickcissel in High Park

Hello Ontbirds subscribers, This morning resulted in a very nice passerine fallout in Toronto's High Park. Among the highlights was an adult female Dickcissel which I found in an oak savannah regeneration area between Bloor St. W. and Spring Rd. just east of Colborne Lodge Dr./High Park Ave. I

[Ontbirds]Garganey at Oshawa Second Marsh - May 5th

spending the night in an area near the marsh with a couple of pairs of Blue-winged Teal - it was still present when I left just before 10:00 p.m. No doubt it will likely be present in either Oshawa Second Marsh or McLaughlin Bay at dawn. Glenn Coady [EMAIL PROTECTED] Coming from the

[Ontbirds]Curlew Sandpiper at Townsend sewage lagoons still present as of 9:17 p.m. on May 23rd.

lagoons (as per Cheryl Edgecombe's prior post):For Townsend Lagoons turn right from Highway 6 to # 69 to Townsend. Turnleft on Keith Richardson Parkway. Go to Concession 14, turn right and goabout 750 m. Lagoons are on your right. Good luck with finding the Curlew Sandpiper, Glenn Coady [

[Ontbirds] Phainopepla in Brampton

gton Crescent. The bird was readily seen in front yards on the east-west >portion of Addington Crescent. Good luck in finding this striking rarity. Glenn Coady Whitby _

[Ontbirds] Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher in Oakville (specimen)

deposited at the ROM. While the conditions are still fairly mild, it seems it would be a good idea to check your favourite known local migrant traps soon. Good birding, Glenn Coady Whitby

[Ontbirds] Phainopepla update

ld implore any subsequent visitors to employ far more exemplary behaviour. Sincerely, Glenn Coady Whitby . _ Eligible CDN College & University students can upgrade to Windows

[Ontbirds] Cave Swallow in Whitby

. Crystal Beach Blvd. is the road that runs east from Thickson Road at the lake. Glenn Coady Whitby _ Ready. Set. Get a great deal on Windows 7. See fantastic deals on Windows 7 now

[Ontbirds] Toronto CBC results

Snowy Owl, Northern Saw-whet Owl and White-crowned Sparrow. Happy Holidays, Glenn Coady Toronto CBC compiler _ Windows Live: Friends get your Flickr, Yelp, and Digg updates when they e-

[Ontbirds] OFO Rainy River trip - June 5-6

ngs here over two decades, and who has helped me so much over the years in learning where to find the specialties of the Rainy River area. For directions to the sites listed above, please see Dave's site guide to the area on the OFO web site at:

[Ontbirds] Black-bellied Whistling-Duck in Prince Edward County

, it had laid down there. Best of luck to those who visit to see it. Glenn Coady Whitby Directions as per Terry Sprague: >From the west end of Picton at the traffic lights take Lake Street from the LCBO and follow south (Lake Street becomes County Road 10) to Cherry Valley. At the Stop sign

[Ontbirds] Sabine's Gull and Long-tailed Duck off Thickson's Point in Whitby

bottom of the road, the Waterfront Trail will take you west along the lake to the tip of Thickson's Point Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the pro

[Ontbirds] Barn Owl northwest of Short Hills Provincial Park - October 16

. I haven't seen a Barn Owl in Ontario since 1996. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS ma

[Ontbirds] Boreal Chickadees at Thickson's Woods

ff at Thickson Rd. S. and follow it south to the lakefront cul-de-sac for the Waterfront Trail. Just north of this the Waterfront Trail proceeds east along the northern perimeter of Thickson's Woods. Crystal Beach Boulevard is the private road along the lake to the south of Thickson's

[Ontbirds] Cave Swallows and Pacific Loon off Thickson's Woods in Whitby

uth on Thickson Road, right to the lake. The unsigned private road that runs east from Thickson Rd. is Crystal Beach Blvd. The Pacific Loon and Cave Swallows were seen out front of house #330. The pier at Oshawa Harbour can be reached by following Simcoe Street south to its terminus at Lake Ontari

[Ontbirds] Pacific Loon and Barred Owl - Thickson's Woods

Ontbirds subscribers, At 1:10 I found the Pacific Loon out in the lake again far offshore from the empty lot to the west of my house (330 Crystal Beach Blvd.). It was almost 2/3 of the way to the horizon, and diving frequently. There were several more easily seen Common Loons closer in than t

[Ontbirds] Franklin's Gull in Whitby

Exit 412 and proceeding to the bottom of Thickson Rd. S. at the cul-de-sac for the Waterfront Trail. Turn left off the cul-de-sac and follow Thickson Rd S. right to the lake. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is p

[Ontbirds] Winter finches at Thickson's Woods

north side of the woods to the north entrance. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing lis

[Ontbirds] King Eider off Thickson's Woods in Whitby

of Greater Scaup right now. Crystal Beach Boulevard is the private road which runs east from Thickson Rd. S. right at the lake, just south of Thickson's Woods. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] December 2010 issue of Ontario Birds

field habitat in winter. By Donald A. Sutherland and Ian L. Jones. Includes three colour photos and field sketches. 7. Book Review: A Birding Guide to the Long Point Area. By Glenn Coady 8. Successful renesting of Caspian Terns on Mohawk Island, Lake Erie, after complete colony failure. By

[Ontbirds] Deletion of Cave Swallow from the Southern Ontario Review List by the OBRC

Ontario Museum, but will not be voted on. Our apologies to those who may have submitted documentation up to this point in time. Glenn Coady Chair, Ontario Bird Records Committee ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by

[Ontbirds] Toronto CBC - December 19th

any thanks to all of those who participated in the count. Merry Christmas, Glenn Coady Toronto CBC Compiler ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization.

[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese over Thickson's Woods in Whitby

. Thickson's Woods is found immediately east of Thickson Rd. S. on the south side of the Waterfront Trail. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial bi

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret off Thickson's Woods in Whitby

t the southern terminus of Thickson Rd. S. off exit 412 from Hwy 401 in Whitby. It is just east of Thickson Rd. on the south side of the Waterfront Trail. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the On

[Ontbirds] Kentucky Warbler and Least Bittern at Thickson's Woods

t Trail. Proceed east of Thickson Road on the Waterfront Trail to the entrance to the woods on the south side of the trail or the meadow on the north side of the trail. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is prese

[Ontbirds]August issue of Ontario Birds

Sandhill Crane that occur in the Rainy River area. This article is illustrated with 1 colour photograph. 4) Breeding Season Records of Dickcissel in the Greater Toronto Area. Glenn Coady reviews the history of breeding season records of Dickcissel in the GTA. This article is illustrated with 1

[Ontbirds]August issue of Ontario Birds

Sandhill Crane that occur in the Rainy River area. This article is illustrated with 1 colour photograph. 4) Breeding Season Records of Dickcissel in the Greater Toronto Area. Glenn Coady reviews the history of breeding season records of Dickcissel in the GTA. This article is illustrated with 1

[Ontbirds]Greater White-fronted Geese in Port Hope

to exit 464 (Ontario St.). Proceed south on Ontario St. and stay left onto Mill St. and follow it to the end of Mill St. S. where the harbour is on the right (west). Glenn Coady Toronto [EMAIL PROTECTED

[Ontbirds]American Avocet, California Gull and Thayer's Gull at Toronto Island - May 24

eeding in the little slough as well. Glenn Coady Toronto Toronto Island can be reached from the ferry docks at the foot of Bay St. at Queen's Quay. Take the ferry to Hanlan's Point and follow the airport perim

[Ontbirds]April 2008 Issue of Ontario Birds

published Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas is reviewed by Dr. Chandler S. Robbins, founder of the North American Breeding Bird Survey and widely regarded as the father of North American Breeding Bird Atlas projects. NIKON PHOTO QUIZ In honour of the publication of our Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas, Glenn Co

[Ontbirds]Large movement of Common Nighthawks over High Park, Toronto - 30 August 2008

Playground, a couple of hundred metres west of the corner of Parkside Drive and Wright Avenue. Glenn Coady Toronto _ Find hidden words, unscramble celebrity names, or try the ultimate crossword puzzle with Live Searc

[Ontbirds]Ontario Birds - Volume 26, Number 2

opportunity to thank the membership for your continued support of the journal and your role in the ongoing success of the Ontario Field Ornithologists. Glenn Coady, Ross James, Chip WeselohEditors,

[Ontbirds]Harlequin Duck (female) in Port Credit

Park at the end of the road. Glenn Coady _ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing lis

[Ontbirds] 4 Harlequin Ducks off Amos Waites Park, Etobicoke - Dec. 7

Ontbirds subscribers, This afternoon about 3:15 p.m there were 4 Harlequin Ducks (1 male, 3 females) feeding just off the new headlands of the new Mimico Linear Park off Amos Waites Park in Etobicoke. Go west from the corner of Lakeshore Blvd. W. and Parklawn Rd. 1.2 km until you reach Su

[Ontbirds] Common Yellowthroat at the mouth of Mimico Creek, Etobicoke - December 7

th of Mimico Creek are found just south of the intersection of Lakeshore Blvd. W. and Parklawn Rd. in south Etobicoke. Glenn Coady Toronto _ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] Toronto CBC Results

n Hebb and Robin Fraser who hosted a wonderful round-up celebration party for over 60 of our count volunteers. Good luck to all of the other Ontario CBCs and happy holidays to all Glenn Coady Toronto CB

[Ontbirds] December 2008 issue of Ontario Birds

. 5) Black Swift: First Record for Ontario. Stuart Mackenzie recounts the discovery of the first Black Swift ever seen in Ontario. This article is illustrated with two field sketches. NIKON PHOTO QUIZ: Glenn Coady presents an identification analysis of a "little brown job" in

[Ontbirds] Ross's Goose in Whitby - March 14

ictoria St. about 5.7 km to the west, and then turn left (south) onto Halls Rd. S. Follow Halls Rd. S. to the lake. The Ross's Goose was last seen in Lake Ontario off Cranberry Marsh, just a few hundred metres to the east of he

[Ontbirds] Black-throated Gray Warbler, White-eyed Vireo & Wilson's Warbler at High Park

cooperative with local birders, and has a very positive opinion of the Ontario birding community. Please help us to keep it so by obeying the parking rules when you come to enjoy (hopefully) all three of these marvellous winter birds. Good bir

[Ontbirds]California Gull at Rainy River - 9 July

with many more active sites each time I visit, and used nests being simply ubiquitous now. On one point count I had 28 Black-billed Magpies! The good fortune of fine weather enabled me to do 150+ point counts in 5 squares in western Rainy River district. Good luck to all with your own final a

[Ontbirds] Nelson's Sparrow at Thickson's Woods

many there were, but I would say easily a dozen. The local Black-capped Chickadees alerted me to the presence of a Northern Saw-whet Owl in one of my cedars. The lake was very calm today with very little movement of birds off shore. Glenn Coady Whitby Directions: To reach Thickson's W

[Ontbirds] Black-legged Kittiwake off Thickson's Woods

along Crystal Beach Boulevard. Glenn Coady Whitby To reach Crystal Beach Boulevard, take Hwy 401 to exit 412 (Thickson Rd.) and take Thickson Road S. south to the cul-de-sac for the waterfront trail. Park at the cul-de-sac and walk the remainder of Thickson Rd. south to the lake. Turn left

[Ontbirds] Pomarine Jaeger, White-winged Crossbills and large waterfowl movements off Thickson's Woods in Whitby

carcasses, likely botulism victims, have been washing up onto the shore along Crystal Beach Boulevard for the past week. Glenn Coady Whitby To reach the lake off Thickson's Woods, take Hwy 401 to exit 412 and turn south on Thickson Rd. S. following it to the cul-de-sac for the Waterf

[Ontbirds] Miracle on Brock St. - Smew in Whitby Harbour

Water St.) to the parking lot at the pier at Whitby Harbour across from the Whitby Marina. The bird was seen just off this parking lot. Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] Smew at Whitby Harbour

breakwall. Directions as previously given: Exit Hwy 401 at exit 410 (Brock St.) and follow it south 2 km. (to where Brock St. veers east and becomes Water St.) to the parking lot at the pier at Whitby Harbour across from the Whitby Marina. The bird was seen just off this parking

[Ontbirds] Smew at Whitby Harbour

, Gordon St., south from Victoria St. to its terminus and walk to the beach proceed east of the marina and south of the breakwall and search the nearby lake. Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario ___ ONTBIRDS is

[Ontbirds] Smew at Whitby Harbour

becomes Water St. just past the entrance to MTC Technologies) to the parking lot at the pier at Whitby Harbour across from the Whitby Marina. The bird has been being seen just off this parking lot. Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario

[Ontbirds] Smew at Whiitby Harbour

Ontbirds subscribers, The Smew is present in Whitby Harbour and being seen by scores of birders as of 9:25 a.m. when I left. Glenn ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial

[Ontbirds] OBRC update

Ontario Museum liaison. The remaining voting members are Ken Burrell, Mike Burrell, Doug McRae and Don Sutherland. On behalf of the rest of the committee, I would like to thank Ross James for his continued service on the OBRC for the past three years. Glenn Coady Chair, 2011 Ontario Bird Records

[Ontbirds] Eared Grebe off Thickson's Woods

at its southern terminus. Park here and walk further south on Thickson Road S. right to the lakefront and turn east into the private road - that is Crystal Beach Boulevard. The Eared Grebe was seen out in front of #330. Glenn Coady

[Ontbirds] Common Raven at Thickson's Woods

walk east onto the private road that borders the lake. The Common Raven was flying along this road. Glenn Coady ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organiza

[Ontbirds] Willets off Thickson's Woods

o the west of Thickson Road near the base of the point. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to bird

[Ontbirds] Very good fallout of birds at Thickson's Woods

kson's Woods on the right a few hundred metres ahead. Good birding, Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization.

[Ontbirds] Fish Crow at Thickson's Woods

will take you to the lakefront. The Fish Crow flew past the southernmost trail while we were watching the young Great Horned Owl that recently left the nest. Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario ___ ONTBIRDS is presen

[Ontbirds] Wilson's Phalarope at Corbett Creek Marsh (Thickson's Woods)

st east of the woods a little further down the Waterfront Trail than the entrance to the woods on the south side. Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologi

[Ontbirds] Black-headed Gull and 8 Little Gulls off Thickson's Woods

the entrance to Thickson's Woods on the right a few hundred metres ahead. Walking south through the woods leads to the lakefront. Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the

[Ontbirds] Long-tailed Jaeger off Thickson's Woods - 4 September

Ontbirds subscribers, I spent much of the time between the periodic deluges of rain today scoping Lake Ontario off Thickson's Woods in the hope of finding southern hurricane-deposited waifs in these remnants of Hurricane Isaac. Unfortunately, there was nothing around that I would attribute t

[Ontbirds] Fred Bodsworth

Ontbirds subscribers, This e-mail is intended so that those in the Ontario birding community and beyond, who may not have heard yet, will know of the passing on Saturday of beloved birder and author Fred Bodsworth in his 94th year. The following death notice appeared in yesterday's Toront

[Ontbirds] Leach's Storm-Petrel off Thickson's Woods

Ontbirds subscribers, There has been a very good continuous eastward movement of birds past Thickson's Woods since dawn. About 9:15 I had a Leach's Storm-Petrel fly past my place going west to east about 250 - 300 metres off shore. The next best bird was an adult Laughing Gull seen circling

[Ontbirds] Razorbill and other birds off Thickson's Woods

Ontbirds subscribers, Hurricane Sandy has put on quite a nice birding show so far. After very calm morning conditions, with light winds and no rain, at about 12:10 very brisk south winds began for a couple of hours with a heavy bank of clouds and rain coming across from the south side o

[Ontbirds] Finches at Thickson's Woods

Ontbirds subscribers, Despite good morning coverage, there have been no further hurricane waifs found along the lake off of Thickson's Woods today and very little movement with the exception of Long-tailed Ducks and small numbers of scoters. This afternoon there have been several mixed flock

[Ontbirds] Eurasian Wigeon at Thickson Point

Ontbirds subscribers, The male Eurasian Wigeon found this morning by Alfred Adamo was still present this evening until sunset just to the west of Thickson Point. It is still found within a mixed flock of several hundred Mallard, Gadwall and American Wigeon. Also foraging near shore and on sh

[Ontbirds] Western Tanager in Oshawa

Ontbirds subscribers, The female Western Tanager first found on December 16 at Durham Court Park in Oshawa by Otto Peter and Jim McKnight during the Oshawa CBC, was seen by many additional observers this afternoon from 2:20 p.m. onward. In addition to feeding on buckthorn berries in the woo

[Ontbirds] Neotropic Cormorant off Thickson's Woods - 5 May at 0740hrs

Ontbirds subscribers, At 7:40 a.m., Dan Kaczynski and I saw an adult Neotropic Cormorant in the bay off of Thickson's Woods. It was seen in direct comparison with a group of 10 Double-crested Cormorants and scores of Red-breasted Mergansers. The bird was barely longer or heavier looking than the

[Ontbirds] Eurasian Wigeons at Cranberry Marsh

e best viewed from the north platform. To view the birds from the east side of the marsh, one must park at the parking lot of Lynde Shores Conservation Area (further east on the south side of Victoria St.) and walk all

[Ontbirds] American White Pelican and Long-tailed Ducks off Thickson's Woods

been loafing there for a couple of hours just 100 metres off shore. We often have small numbers of Long-tailed Ducks summering off the Whitby shore, but this is by far the largest flock of summering birds that I have seen here. Glenn Coady Whitby Directions: To reach Thickson's Woods, ta

[Ontbirds] First-winter male Common Eider off Thickson's Woods

ont of my house (#330) to scan the lake. One can follow the Waterfront Trail west from the cul-de-sac to reach the end of Thickson Point to see around to the west. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] Common Eider (No); Eurasian Wigeon (Yes) off Thickson Point

Pipits flying west this morning. >From Highway 401, exit at Exit 412 (Thickson Road) and take Thickson Road S. >south about 2 km to the cul-de-sac parking area at its southern terminus. Here >you can follow the Waterfront Trail west out to the end of Thickson Point. Glenn Coa

[Ontbirds] Eurasian Wigeon still off Thickson Point

rom Highway 401, exit at Exit 412 (Thickson Road) in Whitby and take Thickson Road S. south about 2 km to the cul-de-sac parking area at its southern terminus. Here you can follow the Waterfront Trail west out to the end of Thickson Point. Glenn Coady Whi

[Ontbirds] Pacific Loon at Oshawa Harbour

several Common Loons for direct comparison, as of 10 minutes ago. Take Hwy 401 to the Simcoe St. exit in Oshawa and take Simcoe St. south all the way to the parking area at the lake. The bird is being seen off the pier at the mouth of Oshawa Harbour just to the east of the parking lot. Glenn

[Ontbirds] Greater White-fronted Geese and Cackling Geese in Whitby

Harbour area in the late afternoon. Proceed further west about 2.8 km. on Victoria St. W. where you can turn left (south) on Halls Rd. S. and the fields north and west of Cranberry Marsh, another good spot for geese. Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario

[Ontbirds] Little Gull viewing weekend at Oshawa Second Marsh

about 100 metres to the northwest. Follow the paths. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbi

[Ontbirds] Little Gull viewing weekend at Oshawa Second Marsh - day 2

Gulls along with 7 more Little Gulls to enjoy flying around in front of my house. For those interested, the Eared Grebe was floating right offshore from my house at Thickson's Woods about 100 metres out with a couple of Horned Grebes about

[Ontbirds] Glossy Ibis in Whitby

copy of Ontario Birds was in my mailbox mere hours after Lynne had posted that it had gone out in the mail - kudos to Canada Post for rapid delivery. Glenn Coady Whitby Directions: Corbett Creek Marsh is immediately to the east of Thickson's Woods. Take Highway 401 to exit 412 (T

[Ontbirds] Little Gull viewing at Oshawa Second Marsh this weekend

side of the parking lot. The viewing tower will be ahead and to the right about 100 metres to the northwest. Follow the paths to the eastern periphery of the marsh. Glenn Coady Whitby P.S. After my prior posting, my good friend Alan Wormington sent me a note to remind me that there is a

[Ontbirds] Glossy Ibis in Whitby

t one block on Nordeagle Avenue to and park on Nordeagle Ave. just east of Montecorte St. Sobey's Pond is on the southeast corner of Nordeagle Avenue and Montecorte St. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is pr

[Ontbirds] Toronto Islands plovers

inding the Wilson's and/or Snowy Plover. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@

[Ontbirds] Ross's Goose in Whitby - February 24

ictoria St. West. The playing fields are just across the road from the Abilities Centre. Glenn Coady Whitby, Ontario ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Migrant Ruff off Thickson's Woods - May 7

412 on Hwy 401) via the Waterfront Trail westward from the cul-de-sac. Glenn Coady Whitby ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For i

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