[Ontbirds] Common Gallinule at West Perth Wetlands

2015-06-13 Thread Steve Thorpe
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[Ontbirds] West Perth Wetlands waterfowl

2016-03-12 Thread Steve Thorpe
, 1 Ring-necked Duck, 2 Bufflehead, and 1 Common Merganser. Other migrant species seen included Killdeer, Turkey Vulture, Song Sparrow, red-wing, and grackle. Steve Thorpe West Perth Wetlands are on the south side of Mitchell, 20 km NW of Stratford. From Ontario Street head south on

[Ontbirds] West Perth Wetlands: Am. Gold. Plover, Baird's, Stilt, Am. Bittern, Sora, ...

2016-09-01 Thread Steve Thorpe
of 5 species, and a group of Savannah Sparrows. Steve Thorpe West Perth Wetlands are on the south side of Mitchell. From Ontario St (Hwy 8) travel south on Wellington St. Cross Frank St. and drive beside the ball diamond to the parking lot. No permit is req

[Ontbirds] Tufted Titmouse - Stratford

2016-11-03 Thread Steve Thorpe
first record of Tufted Titmouse in the area since 2013. Steve Thorpe The TJ Dolan Natural Area is in SW Stratford. There is a parking lot on John St at Centre St. From there walk west on the trail. Cross the river at the pedestrian bridge and continue west to the flats below the

[Ontbirds] Smith's Longspur - Long Point - YES

2016-12-29 Thread Steve Thorpe
The Smith's Longspur was back in its usual place on Concession A at Long Point at 11:30 AM this morning. It was feeding alone beside the road about 200m west of Hwy 59. Steve Thorpe ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists

[Ontbirds]Swallows/Waterfowl Mitchell S.L.

2007-04-02 Thread Steve Thorpe
ahead. Steve Thorpe Stratford _ Fine Dining & Fancy Food. Check Out This Collection Of Good Eats. http://local.live.com/?mkt=en-ca/?v=2&cid=A6D6BDB4586E357F!378

[Ontbirds]Yellow-rumped Warbler : Stratford

2007-04-07 Thread Steve Thorpe
area of natural plantings on the east end of Lake Victoria which is a widening of the Avon River in central Stratford. Steve Thorpe Stratford _ Fine Dining & Fancy Food. Check Out This Collection Of Good Eats.

[Ontbirds]Arrivals at Stratford

2007-05-01 Thread Steve Thorpe
and O'Loane Avenue on both sides of the Avon. Some parking is available on John Street at Centre Street. Steve Thorpe _ RealLiveMoms: Share your experience with Real Live Moms just like you http://www.reallivemoms.ca/

[Ontbirds]Shorebirds at Mitchell Sewage Lagoons

2007-07-17 Thread Steve Thorpe
n the south edge of Mitchell. From Hwy 8 turn south on Wellington Street and go 1.6 km. The parking lot is at the back of the ballfield. Steve Thorpe Stratford _ Windows Live Hotmail gives you the control you need to help you keep yo

[Ontbirds]Migrant landbirds - Stratford

2007-08-26 Thread Steve Thorpe
Baltimore Oriole 3 Gray Catbird 2 Cedar Waxwing 12along with 100+ American Goldfinch. The TJ Dolan Natural Area stradles the Avon River between John St and Oloane Avenue. There is a parking lot at John Street and Centre Street along with maps at each entrance. Steve Thorpe Stratford

[Ontbirds] Thrushes, Warblers - Stratford

2009-05-16 Thread Steve Thorpe
Black-throated Green Warbler American Redstart Also seen Merlin, Least Flycatcher, Warbling Vireo Steve Thorpe Stratford Meadowrue Gardens are in central Stratford on the east end of Lake Victoria. From Ontario Street travel north on Front Street, turn right at Lakeside Drive and

[Ontbirds] West Perth Wetlands - Shorebirds etc.

2009-07-07 Thread Steve Thorpe
Coot 1, Redhead 1, GW Teal 1, BW Teal 2, Bufflehead 1, Wood Duck 6 Others: Caspian Tern 3, Tree Swallow 60+ Steve Thorpe Stratford West Perth Wetlands is on the south side of Mitchell. From Hwy 8 (Ontario St) travel south 1 km on Wellington Street to Frank Street. Continue south past

[Ontbirds] Yellow-billed Cuckoo - Wildwood CA

2009-07-13 Thread Steve Thorpe
This morning I heard and SAW a Yellow-billed Cuckoo at Wildwood. It was in a wet thicket area beside a trail along the north side of Wildwood Lake. Ken Clarke had seen and heard one about 0.5 km away yesterday morning, so there may be a few yellow-bills in the area. Steve Thorpe

[Ontbirds] Fotos 27/06.

2009-07-31 Thread Steve Thorpe
5:47:50 PM Fotos 27/06 : Imagens anexadas: DSC_0442.jpg - DSC_0443.jpg - DSC_0444.jpg Videos Hotmail.com: www.hotmail.com/videos _ Send and receive email from all of your webmail accounts. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9671

[Ontbirds] Fotos 27/06.

2009-07-31 Thread Steve Thorpe
5:50:15 PM Fotos 27/06 : Imagens anexadas: DSC_0442.jpg - DSC_0443.jpg - DSC_0444.jpg Videos Hotmail.com: www.hotmail.com/videos _ Send and receive email from all of your webmail accounts. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9671

[Ontbirds] Fotos 27/06.

2009-07-31 Thread Steve Thorpe
5:52:27 PM Fotos 27/06 : Imagens anexadas: DSC_0442.jpg - DSC_0443.jpg - DSC_0444.jpg Videos Hotmail.com: www.hotmail.com/videos _ Stay in the loop and chat with friends, right from your inbox! http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid

[Ontbirds] Great Egrets - Mitchell

2009-08-11 Thread Steve Thorpe
Sandpiper, Semipalmated Sandpiper, and Short-billed Dowitcher. Steve Thorpe Stratford West Perth Wetlands are on the south side of Mitchell. From Hwy 7/8 (Ontario St) travel south on Wellington Street to Frank Street, cross the road and park beyond the bal field

[Ontbirds] Migrant Warblers - Stratford

2009-09-01 Thread Steve Thorpe
rbler 2 Other species seen include Eastern Wood Pewee(1), Red-Eyed Vireo(3), Black-crowned Night Heron(1) and Ruby-throated Hummingbird(5). Steve Thorpe Stratford The TJ Dolan Natural Area is in south-west Stratford. There is a parking lot at John St.and Center St. that has a map o

[Ontbirds] Yellow-throated Vireo - Stratford

2009-09-08 Thread Steve Thorpe
chickadees. Steve Thorpe Stratford The Meadowrue Garden is on the Avon River in Stratford. From Ontario Street (Hwy 7/8) turn north on Front Street, then east on Lakeside drive for 0.5 km to the Festival Bridge. Parking is available on Lakeside Drive

[Ontbirds] Warblers etc. - Stratford

2009-09-22 Thread Steve Thorpe
Swainson's Thrush 1 House Wren 2 Blue Jay 500+ in waves of 20 - 50 heading SW along the river valley American Robin 40+ Steve Thorpe Stratford The TJ Dolan Natural Area is in the south west part of Stratford. There is a small parking area and a map board at the corner of John Stree

[Ontbirds] American White Pelican still at Wildwood

2009-09-25 Thread Steve Thorpe
The American White Pelican was still at Wildwood Reservoir as of 11 AM Friday morning. It was loafing on a sandbar on the east side of the 29 th line bridge. Steve Thorpe Stratford The 29 th line bridge is in Oxford County. From Stratford head south on Hwy 7, take Perth Road 115 to

[Ontbirds] American Avocet - West Perth Wetlands

2009-10-26 Thread Steve Thorpe
This morning there were 6 American Avocet in the first cell at West Perth Wetlands. Other shorebirds included both yellowlegs, Least Sandpiper, Dunlin, dowitcher, and Killdeer. Steve Thorpe Stratford West Perth Wetlands are in Mitchell. From Ontario Street (Hwy 8) travel south on

[Ontbirds] Avocets still at West Perth Wetlands

2009-10-29 Thread Steve Thorpe
waterfowl includes Mallard, blacks, Green-winged Teal, Ring-neck Duck. Construction is on-going but West Perth Wetlands is one of the best places to see shorebirds. The municipality welcomes visitors; no permits are required. Steve Thorpe Stratford West Perth Wetlands are in Mitchell

[Ontbirds] Bohemian Waxwings, Snow Buntings - Stratford

2009-12-04 Thread Steve Thorpe
There were 6 Bohemian Waxwings in the top of a spruce tree on Delamere Avenue this morning. Earlier I saw a flock of 150 Snow Buntings in a field near Sebbon Bridge. Steve Thorpe Stratford Delamere Avenue is just north of the Avon River. Sebbon Bridge is on Perth Road 111 between

[Ontbirds] Great Horned Owl - Stratford

2009-12-07 Thread Steve Thorpe
t bad for December. Steve Thorpe Stratford The TJ Dolan Area is in south-west Stratford, on either side of the Avon River. There is a parking lot and map at John Street and Centre S

[Ontbirds] Fox Sparrow - Stratford

2009-12-13 Thread Steve Thorpe
There was a single Fox Sparrow near a feeder in the TJ Dolan Area this morning. Other sightings included an American Robin and a Cooper's Hawk. Steve Thorpe Stratford The TJ Dolan Area is in south-west Stratford along the Avon River. There is a parking lot and map at John Stree

[Ontbirds] Tufted Titmouse - Stratford

2010-03-25 Thread Steve Thorpe
a titmouse spent the previous winter in another part of the city. Steve Thorpe Stratford The TJ Dolan Area is in the south-west of Stratford along the Avon River. The is a parking lot and a map on John Street at Centre Street

[Ontbirds] West Perth Wetlands - Mitchell

2010-03-27 Thread Steve Thorpe
only shorebirds were Killdeer. Unlike many sewage lagoons that require permits, Mitchell welcomes visitors with a parking lot and mowed berms (sp?) to walk on and view from. Steve Thorpe Stratford West Perth Wetlands are on the south side of Mitchell. From Ontario Street (Hwy 8

[Ontbirds] Cormorants etc. - Stratford

2010-04-10 Thread Steve Thorpe
and activity everywhere. Steve Thorpe Stratford The TJ Dolan Area is in SW Stratford along the Avon River. There is a parking lot and a map at the corner of John Street and Center Street

[Ontbirds] West Perth Wetlands Report

2010-04-15 Thread Steve Thorpe
abundant, trails are well maintained, and birders are welcome. Steve Thorpe Stratford West Perth Wetlands is on the south side of Mitchell. From Ontario Street (Hwy 8) take Wellington Street south to Frank Street. Cross over and drive past the ball diamond to the parking lot

[Ontbirds] Common Moorhen - Stratford

2010-05-03 Thread Steve Thorpe
. Steve Thorpe Lake Victoria is in central Stratford. From Ontario Street(HWY 7/8) take Waterloo Street north to William Street, turn right (east) and travel one block to James Street. There is parking at the corner of William and James

[Ontbirds] Black-crowned Night-Heron - Stratford

2010-07-04 Thread Steve Thorpe
Street at Centre Street. Steve Thorpe Stratford _ Learn more ways to connect with your buddies now http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9734388___

[Ontbirds] Great Egret - Stratford

2010-08-02 Thread Steve Thorpe
popular with resident and migrant birds and is a good place to look if you happen to be in Stratford. Steve Thorpe Directions: From Ontario Street (Hwy 7/8) travel north on Queen Street to the lake. Turn right on Lakeside Drive and park on your right. Walk east to the Festival Bridge and

[Ontbirds] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

2010-08-05 Thread Steve Thorpe
. Steve Thorpe Stratford Directions from Arthur: Travel east on Hwy 109 then turn north on Wellington Rd 16. Turn east on Wellington Rd 15 and follow the gravel until it turns to pavement. About 0.5 km past the beginning of the pavement look for the flycatcher on the wires or on top of a

[Ontbirds] Tufted Titmouse - Stratford

2010-08-11 Thread Steve Thorpe
This morning I saw a single Tufted Titmouse in the TJ Dolan Natural area. It was feeding in willows along the river. Also seen today were a Cooper's Hawk, a Least Flycatcher and 3 Indigo Bunting. Steve Thorpe The TJ Dolan Natural Area is in south west Stratford. There is a conve

[Ontbirds] Migrants - Stratford

2010-08-15 Thread Steve Thorpe
sign of fall migration ? Steve Thorpe Stratford The TJ Dolan Area is in SW Stratford along the Avon River. There is a parking lot and map board at the intersection of John and Centre Streets

[Ontbirds] Tufted Titmouse - Stratford

2010-08-30 Thread Steve Thorpe
, that titmice are now breeding in the Stratford area. However no one has found a nest ! Migrants with them were Wilson's Warbler , Cape May Warbler, Magnolia Warbler, Black throated Green Warbler, Black and White Warbler, American Redstart, and Red-eyed Vireos. Steve Thorpe Stra

[Ontbirds] American Golden Plover - Mitchell

2010-09-06 Thread Steve Thorpe
le of minutes they all returned along with a group of 18 American Golden Plover, most of them in worn breeding plumage. Other birds of note included a Sora and a Pied-billed Grebe. Steve Thorpe Stratford West Perth Wetlands is on the south side of Mitchell. From Ontario Street (Hwy 8) head

[Ontbirds] Shorebirds - Mitchell

2010-09-14 Thread Steve Thorpe
, Semipalmated Sandpiper, Least Sandpiper, and Wilson's Snipe. A Cooper's Hawk put the shorebirds up several times and a lone Osprey flew over. Waterfowl in the large cell included Northern Shovellor and both teal. Steve Thorpe Stratford West Perth Wetlands are on the south side o

[Ontbirds] Sparrows in Stratford

2010-10-07 Thread Steve Thorpe
is a parking lot and map board at the intersection of John and Center Streets. Steve Thorpe Stratford ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization

[Ontbirds] West Perth Wetlands - Shorebirds and Waterfowl

2010-10-26 Thread Steve Thorpe
Goldfinch. Steve Thorpe Stratford West Perth Wetlands is on the south side of Mitchell, which is west of Stratford on Hwy 8. From Ontario Street travel south on Wellington Street to Frank Street. Cross the road and follow the gravel to the parking lot

[Ontbirds] Horned Grebe - Stratford

2010-11-27 Thread Steve Thorpe
An early morning walk around Lake Victoria produced a single Horned Grebe. Also on the lake were 2 Hooded Merganser and several Bufflehead among the larger numbers of Mallard, blacks and Canada Geese. Steve Thorpe Stratford Lake Victoria is a widening of the Avon River in central Stratford

[Ontbirds] Merlin - Stratford

2010-12-24 Thread Steve Thorpe
This morning there was a single Merlin, likely a female, on the north side of Lake Victoria in Stratford. The bird was sitting in the top of a willow tree attracting the ire of local nuthatches and chickadees. Hopefully it will stick around for Monday's CBC. Steve Thorpe Lake Victor

[Ontbirds] Common Goldeneye - Stratford

2011-02-09 Thread Steve Thorpe
Goldeneye there along with a couple of hundred Mallard and a few black ducks. Other good sightings were 2 Great Blue Heron, a Belted Kingfisher, and a Song sparrow at a feeder. Steve Thorpe Stratford The TJ Dolan Area is in SW Stratford. There is a parking lot with a map at John Street and

[Ontbirds] Pied-billed Grebe, other migrants - Stratford

2011-03-21 Thread Steve Thorpe
. Steve Thorpe Stratford Lake Victoria is a widening of the Avon in central Stratford. From Ontario St (Hwy 7,8) travel north on Front St or Queen St to the river. Parking is available along Lakeside Drive

[Ontbirds] Migrants - Stratford

2011-04-04 Thread Steve Thorpe
and 2 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. Lake Victoria is an central Stratford. From Ontario Street (Hwy 7,8) travel north on Front St. or Queen St. Parking is plentiful on Lakeside Drive. Steve Thorpe Stratford

[Ontbirds] West Perth Wetlands Report

2011-04-14 Thread Steve Thorpe
), Lesser Scaup(30), Ring-necked Duck(15), Redhead(5), Bufflehead(60), Ruddy Duck(15) As for shorebirds there were 4 Greater Yellowlegs and 10 Killdeer. A single Tree Swallow patrolled the skies. Steve Thorpe Stratford West Perth Wetlands are in Mitchell about 20 km west of Stratford. From

[Ontbirds] West Perth Wetlands

2011-05-07 Thread Steve Thorpe
. Steve Thorpe Stratford West Perth Wetlands are in Mitchell about 20 km west of Stratford on Hwy 8. From Ontario St. (Hwy 8) go south on Wellington to Frank St. Cross over and follow the gravel to the parking lot. Unlike some other wetlands in Southern Ontario, West Perth Wetlands are very

[Ontbirds] Chuck-will's-widow - Stratford

2011-05-14 Thread Steve Thorpe
ut it was huge with a 2+ foot wingspan, long tail, big head and a reddy-brown top side. At first I thought Whipporwill but this bird was too large, was distinctly red-brown and had very little white anywhere. My heart was beating fast as I realised this was a Chuck-will's widow. St

[Ontbirds]Migrant songbirds - Stratford

2007-09-10 Thread Steve Thorpe
Black-throated Green Warbler 2 Blackpoll Warbler 1 Common Yellowthroat 3 Fox Sparrow 1 Cedar Waxwing 20+ The TJ Dolan Natural Area is on the western side of Stratford on both sides of the Avon River. There is a parking lot at John St and Centre St and a map of the area at each entrance. Steve T

[Ontbirds]Ruff at Wildwood

2007-09-18 Thread Steve Thorpe
es for the shorebirds to feed. Directions to the 31 st Oxford line bridge can be found on previous days postings. Steve Thorpe Stratford _ Get Cultured With Arts & Culture Festivals On Live Maps http://local.live.com/?mkt

[Ontbirds]Tufted Titmouse - Stratford

2007-10-04 Thread Steve Thorpe
on the west side of Stratford. There is a parking lot with a map on John Street at Centre Street. The TUTI was near the main trail about 300 m west of the parking lot. Steve Thorpe Stratford _ Get Cultured With Arts & Cul

[Ontbirds]White-fronted Goose - Stratford

2007-10-27 Thread Steve Thorpe
widening of the Avon River in central Stratford. From Ontario Street turn North on Queen Street and drive to Lakeshore Drive where there is plenty of parking. Steve Thorpe _ Send a smile, make someone laugh, have some fun! Check out

[Ontbirds]BB Plover, YR Warbler - West Perth Wetlands

2007-11-08 Thread Steve Thorpe
woodland. West Perth Wetlands are on the south side of Matchell. From Hwy 8 (Ontario Street) in Mitchell, drive south on Wellington Street for 1.5 km. The parking area is straight ahead. Steve Thorpe Stratford _ Are you ready for

[Ontbirds]Pine Grosbeak - Stratford

2007-11-30 Thread Steve Thorpe
and Red-bellied Woodpecker. Steve Thorpe Stratford _ Introducing the City @ Live! Take a tour! http://getyourliveid.ca/?icid=LIVEIDENCA006___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds]Bohemian Waxwings - Wildwood CA

2007-12-08 Thread Steve Thorpe
arriving in south-western Ontario, Wildwood CA is on Hwy 7 about 12 km south of Stratford. Steve Thorpe Stratford _ Use fowl language with Chicktionary. Click here to start playing! http://puzzles.sympatico.msn.ca/chicktionary/index.html

[Ontbirds]Glaucous Gull - St. Mary's

2007-12-20 Thread Steve Thorpe
3 red tails. Steve Thorpe Stratford _ Use fowl language with Chicktionary. Click here to start playing! http://puzzles.sympatico.msn.ca/chicktionary/index.html?icid=htmlsig___ ONTBIRDS is pres

[Ontbirds]Pine Grosbeak, Common Redpoll etc - Stratford

2008-01-10 Thread Steve Thorpe
Woodpecker 1 Common Merganser 1 American Black Duck 2 The TJ Dolan Natural Area lies on the west side of Stratford between Oloane Ave. and John Street. There is a small parking lot and a map board at John Street and Centre Street. Steve Thorpe Stratford

[Ontbirds]Bohemian Waxwing - Stratford

2008-03-19 Thread Steve Thorpe
About 1 PM today I saw a flock of waxwings land in a maple tree at the corner of Front Street and Lakeside Drive in Stratford. There were 8 Bohemian Waxwings and about 25 Cedar Waxwing. In Lake Victoria there was a single male Common Goldeneye and a single female Wood Duck. Also seen around

[Ontbirds]Wood Ducks etc. - Stratford

2008-03-26 Thread Steve Thorpe
Vultures, Killdeer, grackles and robins. Lake Victoria can be reached from Ontario Street (Hwy 7/8) by driving North on Front Street then turning right at Lakeside Drive . Steve Thorpe Stratford _ Express yourself with free Messenger

[Ontbirds]Bohemian Waxwings, Tundra Swans - Shakespeare

2008-03-27 Thread Steve Thorpe
CA is on road 107, about 1 km north of Hwy 7/8. There is some parking on the road shoulder and in the snow covered parking area. Steve Thorpe Stratford _ This Valentine's Day, get creative and show your sweetheart how much you

[Ontbirds]Pied-billed Grebe etc. - Stratford

2008-03-31 Thread Steve Thorpe
Canada Geese. I saw or heard Killdeer, red wings, grackles, robins. Lake Victoria can be reached from Ontario Street (Hwy 7/8) by turning north on Front Street and then right at Lakeside Drive. Parking is available along Lakeside Drive. Steve Thorpe Stratford

[Ontbirds]Greater Yellowlegs - Stratford

2008-04-02 Thread Steve Thorpe
reached from Ontario Street (Hwy 7/8) by heading north on Front Street to Lakeside Drive. Parking is available along the lake. Steve Thorpe Stratford _ Try Chicktionary, a game that tests how many words you can form from the letters

[Ontbirds]Hullett Marsh - Waterfowl etc.

2008-04-06 Thread Steve Thorpe
. Wildlife Area is in Huron County north of London. Proceed along Hwy 8 west of Stratford to the Seaforth area and turn north on Huron County Road 15 and then left along Hydro Line Road. Good Access is found along Road 10, Sanctuary Line. Steve Thorpe Stratford

[Ontbirds]Great Egret - Stratford

2008-04-15 Thread Steve Thorpe
Stratford. Lake Victoria can be reached from Ontario Street by travelling north on Front Street to Lakeside Drive. Steve Thorpe Stratford _ Enter today for your chance to win $1000 a day—today until May 12th. Learn more at

[Ontbirds]Chimney Swifts etc. - Stratford

2008-04-28 Thread Steve Thorpe
a beautiful male Indigo Bunting. Steve Thorpe Stratford _ Find hidden words, unscramble celebrity names, or try the ultimate crossword puzzle with Live Search Games. Play now! http://g.msn.ca/ca55

[Ontbirds]Carolina Wren - Stratford

2008-05-01 Thread Steve Thorpe
. Parking is available along William Street. Steve Thorpe Stratford _ Turn every day into $1000. Learn more at SignInAndWIN.ca http://g.msn.ca/ca55/213___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the

[Ontbirds]Shorebirds - West Perth Wetlands

2008-07-03 Thread Steve Thorpe
. The other cells are full of water, up to grass level. West Perth Wetlands is on the south side of Mitchell. From Hwy 8 through Mitchell head south on Wellington St . The wetlands are beyond the ball field. Steve Thorpe Stratford

[Ontbirds]Herons etc. - West Perth Wetlands

2008-07-22 Thread Steve Thorpe
Mitchell, 20 km west of Stratford. From Ontario Street (Hwy 8) travel south on Wellington Street to the parking lot. Steve Thorpe Stratford _ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds]Shorebirds, Herons etc. West Perth Wetlands

2008-08-20 Thread Steve Thorpe
owned Night Heron 2 Green Heron 1 Common Nighthawk 2 Northern Harrier 1 Redhead 4 Steve Thorpe Stratford West Perth Wetlands is located in Mitchell, about 20 km west of Stratford. From Ontario Street (Hwy 8) turn south on Wellington and follow it to Frank Street. The lagoons are 200m dir

[Ontbirds]Migrants - Stratford

2008-08-22 Thread Steve Thorpe
House Wren 6 The TJ Dolan Natural Area is on the west side of Stratford. There is parking and a map at John Street and Centre Street. Steve Thorpe Stratford _ ___ ONTBIRDS is present

[Ontbirds]Migrants - Stratford

2008-10-27 Thread Steve Thorpe
is available on Lakeside Drive. Steve Thorpe _ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing

[Ontbirds]White-winged Crossbills - Stratford

2008-10-30 Thread Steve Thorpe
now seems to be quite wide-ranging. If you see a tight flock of small birds, have a good look. They could be crossbills or siskins. Steve Thorpe Stratford _ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds]West Perth Wetlands - waterbirds

2008-11-03 Thread Steve Thorpe
park in the gravel area near the ball field. The ;agoons are straight ahead. Steve Thorpe Stratford _ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial

[Ontbirds]California Gull - Stratford

2008-11-27 Thread Steve Thorpe
There was a single adult California Gull on Lake Victoria this morning. It was sitting on some ice with Herring and Ring-billed Gulls. Also on the lake were 4 Hooded Mergansers. Yesterday there were 2 Wood Ducks there. Steve Thorpe Stratford Lake Victoria is in the centre of Stratford 2

[Ontbirds]Gull correction - Stratford

2008-11-29 Thread Steve Thorpe
The dark gull that I had identified as a California Gull is still on Lake Victoria. I have seen it each day since Thursday. It is however a Lesser Black-backed Gull. It has a light eye and looks similar to the drawing in Sibley 2000 on page 225. Steve Thorpe Stratford. Lake Victoria is

[Ontbirds] Merlin, Tufted Titmouse - Stratford

2008-12-14 Thread Steve Thorpe
Creeper and 2 Wood Ducks this morning. Steve Thorpe Stratford Lake Victoria is reached from Ontario Street(Hwy 7/8) by travelling north on Waterloo and then turning right on Lakeside Drive

[Ontbirds] Snowy Owl - Stratford

2008-12-20 Thread Steve Thorpe
As I was returning to Stratford from the Woodstock CBC I saw an adult Snowy Owl sitting on the top of a silo on the south side of Perth Line 33 (known locally as Pork Road) It was about 5 km east of Stratford just east of Perth 110. Steve Thorpe Stratford >From Ontario Street(Hwy

[Ontbirds] Glaucous, Great Black-backed Gulls - St Mary's

2009-01-02 Thread Steve Thorpe
About noon today there were 3 Glaucous and 1 Great Black-backed Gulls among the scores of Herring Gulls in the fields near the mink farm(?) on Road 125 north of St Mary's. Along with the gulls were 2 Rough-legged Hawks and 1 Red-tailed Hawk. Steve Thorpe Stratford >From downtown S

[Ontbirds] Early migrants - Stratford

2009-03-10 Thread Steve Thorpe
Common Redpolls may be seen at feeders in the city. A single Tufted Titmouse was seen at feeders on the north side of the Avon yesterday and today. Steve Thorpe The Avon River bisects Stratford in an east-west direction. Good access and parking can be found on Lakeside Drive. From Ontario

[Ontbirds] Fox Sparrow - Stratford

2009-04-07 Thread Steve Thorpe
I saw a single Fox Sparrow in the TJ Dolan Area near the feeders on the north side of the Avon River. Through the frequent flurries I also found Brown Creeper, Hooded Merganser, siskins, redpolls, and over 50 robins. Steve Thorpe Stratford The TJ Dolan Area is in south-west Stratford

[Ontbirds] Waterbirds - West Perth Wetlands

2009-04-12 Thread Steve Thorpe
. Steve Thorpe Stratford West Perth Wetlands are found at the south end of Mitchell. From Ontario Street (Hwy 8) travel south on Wellington Street to Frank Street. Drive straight ahead on the gravel to the parking lot. _ Share

[Ontbirds] Pine Warbler - Stratford

2009-04-18 Thread Steve Thorpe
Sparrow, Belted Kingfisher, Great Blue Heron and Northern Flicker. Steve Thorpe Stratford _ Experience all of the new features, and Reconnect with your life. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid

[Ontbirds] Chimney Swift - Stratford

2009-04-26 Thread Steve Thorpe
-rumped Warbler, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Pied-billed Grebe, Bufflehead, and Winter Wren. Lake Victoria can be reached from Ontario Street (Hwy 7/8) by heading North on Front Street then turning right on Lakeside Drive. Lots of parking is available there. Steve Thorpe Stratford

[Ontbirds] West Perth Wetlands - shorebird report

2011-07-04 Thread Steve Thorpe
Harald Scholz and I spent a couple of hours at West Perth Wetlands this afternoon. The vegetation around the cells is lush and tall this year, and the cells have plenty of water in them with only a small amount of beach. There was a single Short-billed Dowitcher, about 10 Lesser Yellowlegs,

[Ontbirds] Shorebirds - West Perth Wetlands

2011-08-31 Thread Steve Thorpe
Harald Scholz and I spent a productive morning at West Perth Wetlands. When we arrived there were lots of shorebirds in the first cell next to the parking lot. Most numerous were Lesser Yellowlegs and Killdeer along with lower numbers of Greater Yellowlegs, Least Sandpiper, Pectoral Sandpi

[Ontbirds] Hudsonian Godwit, Long-billed Dowitcher at West Perth Wetlands

2011-10-05 Thread Steve Thorpe
I met Eric Jeffrey at WPWL this morning. He had scoped out lots of good shorebirds. There was a Hudsonian Godwit that showed then disappeared twice, 2 Long-billed Dowitchers, 4 White-rumped Sandpipers, at least a dozen Black-bellied Plover along with American Golden Plover, Dunlin, both y

[Ontbirds] Lesser Black-backed Gull - Stratford

2011-11-09 Thread Steve Thorpe
There was a single Lesser Black-backed Gull in with a couple of hundred Herring Gulls at 'Lake Downie' in Stratford this morning. Lake Downie is the local name for the new storm water pond on the south side of Lorne Avenue. From Ontario Street (Hwy 7/8) head south on Romeo Street to Lorne A

[Ontbirds] Peregrine Falcon - Stratford

2011-11-30 Thread Steve Thorpe
. Steve Thorpe Stratford Lake Victoria is in central Stratford and can be reached from Ontario Street (Hwy 7,8) by travelling north on Waterloo Street to Veterans Way. Follow the south side of the lake in an easterly direction to find parking

[Ontbirds] Northern Goshawk - Stratford

2011-12-02 Thread Steve Thorpe
Harald Scholz and I saw an immature Northern Goshawk this afternoon in central Stratford. The bird was first seen chasing pigeons over the city. It flew around displaying its long barred tail and finely streaked breast. It then landed on the Court House and sat on top of one of the turret

[Ontbirds] Pine Siskins - Stratford

2012-01-07 Thread Steve Thorpe
There was a flock of 60 Pine Siskins along Forest Road this afternoon. This is the first large flock I have seen in the area this winter. Steve Thorpe Stratford Forest Road is a short loop, north off Highway 7/8 (Ontario St) on the eastern edge of Stratford

[Ontbirds] White-winged Crossbills - Stratford

2012-02-05 Thread Steve Thorpe
There were 30+ White-winged Crossbills in the TJ Dolan Natural Area this morning, moving among the conifers. They have been seen seen in the area for about a week along with recently arrived redpolls. Also seen were 5+ American Robins that have been present all winter. Steve

[Ontbirds] Chimney Swift - Stratford

2012-04-25 Thread Steve Thorpe
-crowned Kinglet(3) and Yellow-bellied Sapsucker(2). Yesterday there was a single Great Egret along the lake in central Stratford. Steve Thorpe The TJ Dolan Natural Area is in SW Stratford. There is a parking lot on John St at Centre St. with a map of the trails

[Ontbirds] Olive-sided Flycatcher - Exeter

2012-05-22 Thread Steve Thorpe
birds and grosbeaks. Steve ThorpeExeter is north of London. Morrison Trail begins at the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority Headquarters on Morrison Line, one line east of Exeter south off H

[Ontbirds] Red-necked Phalarope - Wildwood Reservoir

2012-08-17 Thread Steve Thorpe
r the village of Harrington. As the water level drops the best habitat is on the north side and some of the shorebirds are a good distance away. A scope is necessary. Steve Thorpe Stratford ___ ONTBIRDS is present

[Ontbirds] Hudsonian Godwit- Yes, American Golden Plover - Yes, at West Perth Wetlands

2012-08-28 Thread Steve Thorpe
Urie, Mike Nelson, and Dave Brown for their input. Steve Thorpe StratfordWest Perth Wetlands are in Mitchell, 20 km west of Stratford. From Ontario Street (Hwy 8) drive south on Wellington Street to Frank Street, cross the road and drive 100 m to the parkin

[Ontbirds] Marbled Godwit still at Wildwood

2012-09-01 Thread Steve Thorpe
closed for construction but over the long weekend there is no sign of work being done on the road. Line 29 is in the northern portion of Oxford County. The bridge is about 1 km south of the Perth-Oxford Road. See James Holdsworth posting for directions.Steve Thorpe Stratford

[Ontbirds] Red-necked Phalarope - West Perth Wetlands

2012-09-13 Thread Steve Thorpe
ck of Red-winged Blackbirds along with Barn, Cliff and Tree Swallows. Steve Thorpe. Stratford .West Perth Wetlands are in Mitchell. From Hwy 8 (Ontario Street) travel south on Wellington St to Frank Street. Cross over and follow the gravel road to the parkin

[Ontbirds] Northern Goshawk - West Perth Wetlands

2012-10-19 Thread Steve Thorpe
none of the ducks flushed off the water. They seemed to recognize the goshawk as an aerial threat. Steve ThorpeStratford West Perth Wetlands are in Mitchell, about 20 km NW of Stratford. From Ontario Street (Hwy 8) travel south on Wellington St. to Frank St. Cross the road

[Ontbirds] Snowy Owl - Hwy 8 St. Columban, Huron-Perth County border

2013-01-12 Thread Steve Thorpe
There was a Snowy Owl sitting on a power pole on Hwy 8 near St. Columban at 4 PM today.The closest intersection is Road 182 and Hwy 8.St. Columban is about 30 km north-west of Stratford. Steve Thorpe

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