[Ontbirds] Osprey

2015-06-23 Thread Michael Williamson
Just had an Osprey flying SE over my b/yard towards the lake. I'm located at Whites and Finch in Pickering. Could mean a breeding pair are nesting somewhere NW of here. Cheers & Good Birding Mike Williamson ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Monarch Butterfly

2015-07-21 Thread Michael Williamson
Hey there No biggy but had our first Monarch visit the milkweed we planned last year in our backyard, success! Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung Galaxy ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization

[Ontbirds] Where

2015-07-21 Thread Michael Williamson
I should have included Pickering, Whites Rd and Finch area. Mike Cheers ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS includi

[Ontbirds] Iroquois Shoreline Raptor Watch

2015-07-31 Thread Michael Williamson
Sadly our pending move to Kingsville Ontario must have been an omen as the platform has been torn down and removed by Hydro! It therefore appears to be the end after 15 great seasons with close to 100,000 raptors passing overhead. Cheers & Good Birding Mike Williamson __

[Ontbirds] Iroquois Shoreline Raptor Watch

2015-08-07 Thread Michael Williamson
Hello Birders This post has been approved by the coordinator for Ontbirds. I would like to take this time to express my thanks to the many who responded to my post in a very sad but positive manner regarding the ending of ISRW! It was my hope that it would continue as a valuable source of informa

[Ontbirds] ISRW high lights

2015-08-07 Thread Michael Williamson
Hi Just wanted to let you know that three days stand out for me. One - the day we had close to 9,000 Broad Wings come through, Two - the day we had 36 Bald Eagles pass by a GTA record,Three - last our final season when 22 Golden Eagles came through, another GTA record. These three days will always

[Ontbirds] Bald Eagle Pickering On

2015-08-12 Thread Michael Williamson
Hi, I had a first year BE come over my backyard from the NE circle a few times and then headed back NE. I'm located near Whites Road and Finch. Time 11:15 EST. Cheers Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung Galaxy ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Fie

[Ontbirds] Bald Eagle Durham Region

2015-08-22 Thread Michael Williamson
Hi Had a 4th or Adult BE over my backyard at 5:30 EST. Flew SW and then back NE. Practice? Cheers Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung Galaxy ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] Bald Eagle Kingsville

2015-09-08 Thread Michael Williamson
Hello Just had a first year BE flying over our deck at 6:25 EST. Bird was on a SW flight path. Cheers Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung Galaxy ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bi

[Ontbirds] Tundra Swans

2016-01-02 Thread Michael Williamson
Hi While traveling on road #2 between Chatham and Tilsbury around 1:30 & again at 4pm there are at least 4 - 500 Tundra Swans on the wnw side in a corn field. Cheers Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung Galaxy ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Fiel

[Ontbirds] Raptor Essex County

2016-01-25 Thread Michael Williamson
Hello Birders I had a dark morph Rough Legged Hawk just east of Arner & # 20 hwy at 3:45 EST today. Bird was flushed by a Hydro truck just ahead of me. Good Birding Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung Galaxy. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Fiel

[Ontbirds] Fwd: Bewlcks Swan

2016-02-10 Thread Michael Williamson
-- Forwarded message -- From: "Michael Williamson" Date: Feb 8, 2016 5:02 PM Subject: Bewlcks Swan To: "Jeremy Hatt" Cc: Typical was present Sunday plus a leusistic Bewicks. Seen from the end of Wellington St in Shrewsbury. At the end of Wellington t

[Ontbirds] Spring migration Essex County

2016-02-27 Thread Michael Williamson
Hello Today I had a juvenile Golden Eagle flying NE numerous Red Wing's and Grackles. Birds were seen North of Leamington on HWY #77 up by Staples South of the 401. Spring can't be far away! Seen around 1:45EST. Cheers Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung Galaxy

[Ontbirds] Point Peele today

2016-03-25 Thread Michael Williamson
Hi , Observed 1 Coot 6 Ring Necked ducks 12 Buff le Heads 3 Great Scaup 1 Towee all by the tip and board walk. Also 2 Mink at the board walk.. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] Holiday Beach C.A.

2016-04-15 Thread Michael Williamson
Hi Spent a beautiful day at HBCA, birding. Had 4 Hermit Thrush 1 Woodcock, 1 Brown Thrasher several GC King let's & Juncos 6 Pied Bill Grebe, Flickers 1 Yellow Rumped Warbler & on the lake 4 Horned Grebe. Cheers Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung Galaxy. __

[Ontbirds] Point Peele today

2016-04-22 Thread Michael Williamson
Hi Today was cool with north winds but once on the trail from the visitor ctr quite pleasant. Had numerous GC&RC Kinglets several Horned Grebe on the east side of the tip & Mergansers on the west side. Several Pine Warbler, a few Yellow Rumped Warbler & 1 Audubon Yellow Rumped Warbler. I also had 1

[Ontbirds] Black Necked Stilt Essex County

2016-05-01 Thread Michael Williamson
Bird located by many, notified by Jeremy Hatt. Directions Mersea Rd 1 turns to dirt and dead end. Bird seen on south side in mud flats and low water foraging. Cheers Mike Williamson ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provi

[Ontbirds] Black -necked Stilt Leamington

2016-05-03 Thread Michael Williamson
Bird flew in at 1:40 today May 3rd. Same location, Mersea Rd #1 near dead end on south side. Cheers Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung Galaxy ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee today

2016-05-05 Thread Michael Williamson
Had a very good assortment of Warbler Golden -wing, Blue -wing Cape May Bay -breathed etc, also had two Sandhills flying south over the Tip. Cheers Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung Galaxy ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists -

[Ontbirds] Re Stilt Sandpiper

2016-05-07 Thread Michael Williamson
Hi As reported yesterday the bird is still present, same location Mersea Rd E. Last Rd to the east before the park. The bird is not in adult breeding plumage. Cheers Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung Galaxy ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Fiel

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee May 13th

2016-05-13 Thread Michael Williamson
Just an update the 1st year male Cerulean was still at the tip at 2:40 and the 1st year male Summer Tanager was still showing well on the east beech at or near the drop off loop at the tip. Cheers Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung Galaxy. ___ ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Mississippi Kite west beech

2016-05-13 Thread Michael Williamson
Oh to only have 20 year old eyes again. I could not tell if it was a gull , tern even at 8.5 I couldn't ID Good one picked out by Jeremy Bensette. Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung Galaxy. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[Ontbirds] Point Pelee May 15TH

2016-05-15 Thread Michael Williamson
Hi, Seen today a very cooperative Worm eating Warbler, Black billed Cookoo, Connecticut Warbler, Ovenbird a peek a boo red morph Screech Owl + numerous others plus nesting Prothonatary Warbler on the Woodland trail. All in all a great day even though it lightly snowed at one time. Cheers Mike Will

[Ontbirds] Black Tern

2016-07-01 Thread Michael Williamson
Happy Canada Day, My wife and I had a single B/Tern over Hillman Marsh at the bridge along the waterfront trail. Cheers Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung Galaxy ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding org

[Ontbirds] American Bittern

2016-07-06 Thread Michael Williamson
Hello Birders Today at around 2pm my wife and I had an American Bittern at Big Creek Marsh at the bridge along county road #20. This area is between Malden Ctr & Amherstburg. Bird was seen on the south side using my bins. Cheers Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung Galaxy __

[Ontbirds] White Pelican Wheatley On

2016-07-31 Thread Michael Williamson
Hello Birders Just had a W/ Pelican fly east at the Wheatley harbour. Time 2:30 pm. Had a good look and a positive ID. Cheers Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung Galaxy ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial bir

[Ontbirds] Sandhill Crane Essex County

2016-08-17 Thread Michael Williamson
Hey Birders I had 1 Sandhill Crane flight south west over my house in Kingsville Ontario today at 4:30 pm. Rather early but had a good look through bins. Location south of #20 & north of #50. Cheers Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung Galaxy ___ ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Snowy Egret Essex County

2016-08-25 Thread Michael Williamson
Hello Birders Only saw one the other could be lurking out of site. Bird seen at 2:10 EDT south side of county road #20. This and the other were first reported by Kory Renaud. Should be still in the area, good luck. Cheers Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung Galaxy

[Ontbirds] Broad Wings

2016-09-20 Thread Michael Williamson
Hello Hawk Watchers Left HBMO at 2;pm but at 4:00 to 5:pm I had over 1700 BW'S kettle up and stream out over Kingsville. Hopefully HBMO picks them up. Location 91 Golfview Drive Kingsville, about 3/4's of a km north of Lake Erie. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] BW'S and HBMO

2016-09-22 Thread Michael Williamson
Hello again Once again I left HBMO at 1:pm with nary a BW to be seen. Went to Amerstburg for cheap gas and BW'S were coming down from the north and crossing the Detroit River. Only 20 km n/w, we just can't catch a break with the winds. The 1700 I saw Tuesday in Kingsville went north and weren't see

[Ontbirds] Site identify

2016-09-22 Thread Michael Williamson
I have had a few questions about my post. For those who aren't familiar with this area HBMO stands for Holiday Beach Migration Observatory. It's on the north shore of Lake Erie between Harrow and Amherstburg Ontario. I know it's not a rare bird report but at this time of year they are an eccepted

[Ontbirds] Peregrine vs Blue Jay October 4th.

2016-10-04 Thread Michael Williamson
Hello Birders At Holiday Beach Migration Observatory Amherstburg Ontario we had a Peregrine Falcon knock a Blue Jay down into the pond by the tower. It made several swoops and on the fifth attempt it was successful in capturing its prey. Quite a display of its hunting techniques. Cheers Mike Willi

[Ontbirds] Turkey Vultures etc

2016-10-06 Thread Michael Williamson
Hello Today at the parking lot at the visitor ctr there were kettles of Turkey Vultures along with Red Tails Red Shoulder hawks along with two Peregrine Falcons. TV'S numbers were over 300 +. None appeared to migrate west. Parking lot at Point Pelee visitor ctr at 1:30 bird time. Hopefully with no

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egrets continue Essex County

2016-11-02 Thread Michael Williamson
Hello Birders Today November 2nd 2016 the 3 Cattle Egrets were still in the cattle pasture at 6862 county road #50 just north of Holiday Beach Conservation Area. They are on the west side near the back of the pasture. Time 10:30am. Cheers Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung Galaxy. ___

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egrets Essex County

2016-11-05 Thread Michael Williamson
Hello Birders If anyone is interested there are now 6 in the cattle pasture at 6862 county road #50 just north of Holiday Beach Conservation Area. Quite amusing to watch them at times 3 riding shot gun on on their preferred bovine. Cheers Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung Galaxy ___

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egrets Essex County

2016-11-08 Thread Michael Williamson
Hello Birders Not sure if this would be an Ontario record but I was just notified by Jim McCoy that there are now 7 Cattle Egrets at 6862 County road #50 just north of Holiday Beach Conservation Area! Cheers Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung Galaxy. _

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egrets

2016-11-08 Thread Michael Williamson
I appreciate all the feed back I've received quite the eye opener! With my limited experience with this species I thought this could be a high water mark for Essex County. In Durham Region I don't think these totals were ever recorded. Cheers and Good Birding Mike __

[Ontbirds] Ross' Geese Kingsville Ontario

2016-11-22 Thread Michael Williamson
Just an update the one adult and two juvenile birds were still present at Jack Miner's at 3:45 PM. Birds were on the south side of road #3 west. Cheers Mike Sent from my Samsung Galaxy ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) -

[Ontbirds] Ross ' s Geese Kingsville Essex County

2016-11-23 Thread Michael Williamson
Hello Birders, Stopped by Jack Miner's Sanctuary on road #3 west and the original 3 have now been joined by another bird. This brings the total to 4 Ross's. Time 3:15 pm. Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung Galaxy ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontari

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret Pt.Pelee area

2016-11-28 Thread Michael Williamson
Hello My wife Diana & I had a single bird foraging in the vacant lot across from the Happy Snapper restaurant and just north of the bridge over Sturgeon Creek. This is the road that leads to Pt.Pelee, bird was seen at 2:30 pm. Hope it hangs around for winter listers! Good Birding Mike Williamson Se

[Ontbirds] Sandhill Cranes Chatham -Kent

2016-12-15 Thread Michael Williamson
Hello Birders Just had 90+ birds fly over low along hwy #3 (Talbot Trail ) between Wheatley and Blenheim at 11am. Birds flying west. Good Birding Mike Williamson ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birdi

[Ontbirds] Yellow Headed Black bird Essex County

2016-12-24 Thread Michael Williamson
Hello Birders Today at 2:15 the bird was still present after a week on site. It takes time to find it amongst the 6 -7000+ black birds. Please be aware that the parking lot is covered in ice so be careful with your optics. The bird is hanging out at the grain elevator on Arner Road just up from hwy

[ONTBIRDS]Black-chinned Hummingbird 71 Bayshore Rd. Presqu'ile pp Northumberland Ontario

2023-10-16 Thread Michael Williamson
YES, the 1st year female was seen by my wife and I at 1:50 dst October 16th. Cheers and good birding! Michael Williamson -- 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

[Ontbirds] Dark Rough -Leg

2015-01-14 Thread Michael Williamson
Hi I had a dark morph Rough Leg at Spencers Rd and Baldwin in North Whitby at 12:15 today. Flying west towards Heber Down c a. Directions from the 401 e or w go north on Brock St ( hwy 12) past Taunton. Spencer is 4 th on west side. Mike Williamson ___ O

[Ontbirds] Red Shoulder Hawk

2015-01-29 Thread Michael Williamson
Hi Had a good look at a Red Shoulder at Rossland & Harmony Rd in Oshawa. Bird flew NE. >From 401 e or w take Harmony north. Mike Williamson Sent from my Galaxy mobile. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birdin

[Ontbirds] Snowy Owl & Merlin

2015-02-03 Thread Michael Williamson
Hi Had a female Snowy being harassed by what appeared to be a juvenile Merlin on Frenchmans Bay in Pickering. Take Whites Road south to Bailey then east to Liverpool south to parking area. Birds were west of Marinia. Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung Galaxy. _

[Ontbirds] Black -Backed Woodpecker

2015-02-21 Thread Michael Williamson
Bird seen same location as earlier posted by Stu & Geoff. Time 2:15. 300 yards in with stick across path on east side. Directions as per previous morning posts. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - t

[Ontbirds] Pacific Loon & Rn Grebe

2015-03-05 Thread Michael Williamson
Loon refound at base of Harwood in Ajax just west of water plant. Red - necked Grebe located at Rotary Park off Lakeview Driveway. Time 2pm. Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung Galaxy ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the pr

[Ontbirds] Turkey Vultures

2015-03-11 Thread Michael Williamson
Hey Birders I had 2 TV's today at Vic/Park and the 401 flight NE. Time 3:10 EDT. Spring yes! Sent from my Samsung Galaxy. Cheers Mike ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports t

[Ontbirds] Golden Eagle Snow Buntings

2015-03-12 Thread Michael Williamson
Hello Birders I had a adult GE and roughly 80 +S/Buntings at Altona Rd and the 3rd concession at 12:45 EST. Retirement not so bad after all ! Cheers Mike Sent from my Samsung Galaxy ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provi

[Ontbirds] Previous post

2015-03-12 Thread Michael Williamson
Should have said Altona Rd and 3rd concession are in Pickering. Hard to give full directions while parking on Road side. Cheers Mike ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Turkey Vultures Pickering Durham Region

2015-03-20 Thread Michael Williamson
Hello Birders I had a good group of TV's 36 in total over Altona Rd and Whitevale Rd at 2: 05 EDT. Once again this location is in Pickering ON. Cheers Mike Williamson ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Common Raven Durham Region

2015-03-27 Thread Michael Williamson
Hi Birders I had a Common Raven at 2:36EST at Lakeridge & Taunton Rd, close to Heber Down CA. Over several years we have seen at least 2 during the fall Hawk Watch at Iroquois Shoreline. Cheers Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung Galaxy ___ ONTBIRDS is p

[Ontbirds] Snow Geese Durham Region

2015-04-01 Thread Michael Williamson
Hi Birders I had 11 Snow Geese flight was NW. Birds seen at Durham Road #23 just North of Med Rd. Birds seen at 2:45 EST. Cheers Mike Sent from my Samsung Galaxy ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organ

[Ontbirds] Greater Snow Geese Durham Region

2015-04-14 Thread Michael Williamson
Hey Birders I had a large wedge of GSN coming over Lake Ontario at Mill St & Lakeshore Drive around 1:36EST. Roughly around 175+. Directions 401 e or w take Mill St s to the lake. Cheers Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung Galaxy ___ ONTBIRDS is present

[Ontbirds] Glossy Ibis Sobeys Pond.

2015-05-03 Thread Michael Williamson
Bird present at 12:30. Actively feeding. Montecorte St. & Victoria Whitby ON. Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung Galaxy ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert

[Ontbirds] Tundra Swans Chatham/Kent

2017-03-24 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Hello birders, Today at 12:48 I have over 400+ on a farm field along hwy's 43 and 42 at Electric Line 20. Cheers Mike Williamson Sent from my Galaxy s6 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organiza

[Ontbirds] Blue Grosbeak Pt.Pelee yesterday

2017-04-28 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Hello birders, I didn't see the bird but it was reported yesterday April 27th at 9:37am. It was seen in the gravel parking lot by the visitors ctr. The sighting was verified by Sarah Rupert. Last reported flying off to the Woodland trail, hope it hangs around for a while. It would be a lifer for m

[Ontbirds] Eastern Screech Owl Pt.Pelee

2017-05-10 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Hello birders, The rufous morph Owl was seen today just north of Schuster trail on the west side of Tilden trail. It was hard to see as it stayed quite close to the trunk of its favorite tree. It was about 40 to 50 feet up and on the left side. Cheers Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung Galaxy sm

[Ontbirds] Hillman today May 12th

2017-05-12 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Hello Had one American Golden-Plover 100+ Black-Bellied Plover 4 Ruddy Turnstone and the usual suspects. Cheers Mike and Diana Williamson Sent from my Samsung galaxy. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial b

[Ontbirds] Pt Pelee today May 15th

2017-05-15 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Hello birders At 12:45 my wife Diana and I had a female Blue Grosbeak at the cactus field and at 8:30 a male Cerulean Warbler just south of the tram loop at the tip. Cheers Mike and Diana Williamson Sent from my Samsung galaxy ___ ONTBIRDS is presented b

[Ontbirds] Possible Mississippi Kite Pt.Pelee May 19th

2017-05-19 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Hello birders, I had a very brief look at a fairly fast moving Raptor flying SSW over the Sparrow field this morning at roughly 9:45am. Not a positive ID but it had all the right characteristics of a Mississippi Kite. Best err on the side of caution but keep an eye open along the lake shore areas

[Ontbirds] Magnificent Frigatebird Pelee Wings June 29th

2017-06-30 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Hi there The bird was still present and being seen well at 2:45pm. Good luck and good birding Cheers Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung galaxy ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization.

[Ontbirds] Correction on date

2017-06-30 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Hello Date should be 30th for the Frigatebird, sorry about that. Cheers Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung galaxy ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdaler

[Ontbirds] Wood Storm and 3 White Pelicans 1:50pm

2017-08-13 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Hi all, My wife Diana and I had 3 W/Pelicans low over Lake Erie flying n/w towards the islands. Seen from West beach parking area. The Wood Stork was seen high above us on the trolley road near the halfway point. Bird was circling above us and headed in no particular direction. Should be staying a

[Ontbirds] Correction last post

2017-08-13 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Subject should be Wood Stork. Darn spell check! Cheers Mike Williamson ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS in

[Ontbirds] White Pelicans Holiday Beach Amherstburg

2017-10-02 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Hello birders, Over the last 2 days we've had 11 W/Pelicans fly in and land in Big Creek marsh just north of the Hawk tower for HBMO. Not rare but definitely unusual. Directions: Holiday Beach Conservation area is in between Amherstburg and Harrow Ontario. From hwy 20 take county rd 50 south to th

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egrets Essex county

2017-11-16 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Hello birders, I had 2 Cattle Egrets at the same farm just north of Holiday Beach Conservation area on the west side of county road #50. The birds were quite far back in the ploughed area and not near the cattle which are kept close to the barns. Cheers Mike Williamson _

[Ontbirds] Oregon Junco

2018-01-24 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Hello birders We've been having an Oregon Junco visit our feeders along with Dark-eyed and the usual suspects. Bird being seen about every second day in Kingsville Ontario on the west side. Cheers Mike Williamson ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] Townsends Solitaire

2018-02-17 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Hey there, Just wanted to get out a quick update that the bird was still showing well at 3:15 today Saturday the 17th. Bird is just out front of the visitors centre Pt.Pelee National Park. Cheers Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung galaxy. ___ ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] Eurasian Common Teal

2018-03-25 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Hello The Common Teal originally found by Jeremy Bensette was still present at 4:05 today at Hillman Marsh amongst the many Green Wing Teal. Also several Northern Pintail and the Northern Shrike was showing well. Cheers Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung galaxy __

[Ontbirds] Snowy Owl Essex county May 4th

2018-05-04 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Hi all, Had an adult male Snowy on the south side of highway #3 just west of Victoria st. I think it's just within the city limits of the town of Essex. Rather late staying bird considering we're all out looking for dickie birds. Cheers Mike Williamson Sent from my Samsung galaxy

[Ontbirds] Common Night Hawks September 14th

2018-09-14 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Hello all, At 5:05 I just had 3 Common Night Hawks fly SW over our home on Kyle court Frankford Ontario ( Quinte West). Frankford is roughly 10 km north of Trenton Ontario along the Trent River and canal. Cheers Mike Williamson ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] Migrants October 24th today

2018-10-24 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Hello all, Today at are feeders we had numerous Pine Siskens, American Goldfinch, several Purple Finch and one beautiful White winged Crossbill. Location Frankford Ontario near Trenton Ontario Cheers and Good birding. Mike Williamson ___ ONTBIRDS is pre

[Ontbirds] Turkey Vultures November 30th

2018-11-30 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Hello all, Not rare but quite late to move on. At 1:57 my wife and I had 3 TV's circling over downtown Picton On. Cheers Mike and Diana Williamson ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization

[Ontbirds] Gryfalcon North Oshawa.

2018-12-29 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Hello all, Posting for Martin Bence. At 4:30 pm at Harmony rd & Taunton rd. in Oshawa. Bird landed on light pole at Wal-Mart parking lot and then lifted off and flew south. Best to keep a heads up along lake shore and south Durham region. Cheers and Good birding Mike Williamson __

[Ontbirds] Adult Bald Eagle Hastings County

2019-01-03 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Happy New Year all, I've observed this Eagle now several times since the beginning of December 2018. It's favoured location is on the east side of the Trent River between lock 7 & 6 in Frankford just north of Trenton. The damn is keeping the majority of the river open water so obviously good fishi

[Ontbirds] Hybrid Commen GoldeneyeƗHoodedMerganser

2019-02-19 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Hi all, The hybrid reported by Tom Wheatley is still present about 500 meters north of the bridge in Frankford.Showing well behind the Anglican church on the west side of county road 33 (Trent st north) at 3:05 today Feb 19th. Cheers Mike Williamson ___

[Ontbirds] Spring arrivals Frankford Ontario

2019-03-14 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Hello birders, Spring must just be around the corner. Today I had a invasion of Grackels, Red Wings and America Robins. It's about time :<)! Cheers and Good birding Mike Williamson ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - t

[Ontbirds] Osprey Quinte West April 13th.

2019-04-13 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Hello Birders I had 2 Osprey on a nesting site at 3:43. First I've seen this season. Directions, north from Frankford on county road 33 to Rosebush rd turn west to address 128. Cheers and Good birding Mike and Diana Williamson ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by

[Ontbirds] Broadwing Hawk Belleville Ontario Apr 20th

2019-04-20 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Hello Birders Today at 2:30 in Belleville I had a single BW flying NE over North Front st. (Hwy#62) just south of Bell blvd. In Frankford there is a single Osprey on the elevated nest just south of the bridge over the Trent River and canal. Bird has been on site for over a week. Cheers and Good b

[Ontbirds] American Avocets Deseronto April 26th

2019-04-26 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Hi all; There are presently 26 Avocets along with 22 Caspian Terms at the foot of Water st. at .3:15 . Directions:401 exit 570 to hwy #2 turn right to Water street. Cheers Mike and Diana Williamson ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithol

[Ontbirds] Hermit Warbler Yes April 28th

2019-04-28 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Hi all, Bird still present in Cedars by the lake at 2:45. Cheers and Good birding Mike Williamson ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For

[Ontbirds] Cattle Egret Brighton On. Sunday 12th April

2019-05-12 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Hello all; The Egret was still present at 3:30 today in the same location as previously reported. Directions; From the west side of Brighton turn south off hwy #2 onto Huff rd after crossing the RR/tracks the bird is in cattle field on the east side of the road. Good birding Cheers Mike and Diana

[Ontbirds] Broad Winged Hawk Frankford Aug 12th

2019-08-12 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Hello Birders I had an adult BW circle over me at county rd 5 & 33 today at 1:35 Dat. Probably a resident bird or one getting a head start on its SW journey. Frankford is 12 km north of Trenton Ontario Cheers Mike Williamson ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] Common Night Hawk Frankford Aug 18th

2019-08-18 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Hello Birders, I just had a Common Night Hawk fly over our home in Frankford just north of Trenton Ontario. Time 6:15 DST. Cheers and Good birding Mike Williamson ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial bird

[Ontbirds] Harris's Sparrow Wellington Ontario

2019-11-18 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Hello Birders The Harris's Sparrow was present at 2:15 across the road from 31 Dorchester Drive. It was in the trees and shrubs to the right of the golf carts. Directions; off hwy 33 turn onto Prince Edward Drive left onto Empire and right onto Dorchester Drive. Cheers and Good birding Mike Willia

[Ontbirds] Raptors Greater Napanee March 22nd

2020-03-22 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Hello Birders; My wife and I at 3:05 saw a male American Kestrel and a male Northern Harrier on county road 11 just east of Deseronto Rd. Both were hunting the flooded fields. Cheers and Good birding Be safe and take care Mike Williamson ___ ONTBIRDS is

[Ontbirds] Frankford Osprey April 1st

2020-04-01 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Hello Birders The male and female Osprey were on their nest this morning. The nest is just south of the bridge over the Trent River, not sure if the Rosebush rd nest is occupied or not. Be safe and take care Cheers Mike Williamson ___ ONTBIRDS is presen

[ONTBIRDS] Verigated Flycatcher Brooklyn Nov 17 Yes

2020-11-17 Thread Michael Williamson via ONTBIRDS
Hello Birders The bird was showing well at 2:30 pm today. Numerous observers. Directions as per Mike Burrels post. Cheers and Good birding Mike Williamson -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ont