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Subject: [Ontbirds]HOARY REDPOLL, KILLDEARE & AMERICAN ROBINS by
Newcastle
From: "markus lise" <lise.markus(AT)gmail.com>
Date: 22 Mar 2008 6:18am
Hello Fellow Birders,
I sighted a HOARY REDPOLL, 2 KILLDEARE & 34 AMERICAN ROBINS off the
Lakeshore Rd.at homes # 4381 & 4351 between Newcastle & Port Hope. There
are a few BUFFLEHEADS, COMMON GOLDENEYES, LONG TAILED DUCKS, TRUMPETER &
MUTE SWANS in the Port of Newcastle.
Directions: Take # 440 exit off hwy # 401 and drive south to the lake and
go east along the lake.
Markus Lise
Newcastle, On
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Report Roosting Sites of Migrant Turkey Vultures
From: "Weseloh,Chip [Ontario]" <Chip.Weseloh(AT)ec.gc.ca>
Date: 22 Mar 2008 9:33am
Posted with permission
There have been at least two reports of Turkey Vultures roosting in
woodlots in southern Ontario on Ontbirds this week. Anne-Marie LaPointe
reported 4 (though she has had up to 30) in a woodlot on the edge of
Warwick on the 17th and, yesterday, Bruce and Bea reported 28 in a pine
forest at Wheatley. Both roosting areas have been used for at least 5
years. Scientifically, the roosting behaviour of Turkey Vultures is not
well known. The Turkey Vulture Society
(http://vulturesociety.homestead.com/), a non-profit scientific
corporation, dedicated to the study and dissemination of information on
TVs, requests the public to report TV roosts
(http://vulturesociety.homestead.com/ReportRoost.html). Ontario birders
can make a significant contribution to the study of the roosting
behaviour of this bird via this web site. I urge you to report roosting
Turkey Vultures to the above web site and, if you can, notify me
separately.
Thanks,
Chip Weseloh
Canadian Wildlife Service
Toronto, Ontario M3H 5T4
Phone-416-739-5846
chip.weseloh(AT)ec.gc.ca
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Subject: [Ontbirds]HSR: Beamer Conservation Area (21 Mar 2008) 103
Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 22 Mar 2008 10:03am
Beamer Conservation Area
Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 21, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 43 148 148
Osprey 0 0 0
Bald Eagle 1 18 18
Northern Harrier 0 4 4
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 13 13
Cooper's Hawk 1 16 17
Northern Goshawk 0 1 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 4 30 30
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 50 343 344
Rough-legged Hawk 0 9 9
Golden Eagle 2 4 4
American Kestrel 1 6 6
Merlin 0 0 0
Peregrine Falcon 0 1 1
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 2
Unknown Buteo 1 3 3
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 4 4
Total: 103 602 604
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:30:00
Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Tim Foran
Observers: Barry Cherriere, Colin Horstead, Linda Cherriere,
Tom Thomas
Visitors:
Over 500 people. Today was the NPRH's annual open house.
Weather:
Clean and cool. Clouds later formed as wispy vapour and finally semi
overcast in the latter afternoon.
Raptor Observations:
Immature Golden Eagle 12:37 pm
Mature Bald Eagle 2:19 pm
Mature Golden Eagle 3:11 pm
Non-raptor Observations:
Mature Great Blue Heron at 8:09 am.
Predictions:
Above average migration.
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Report submitted by ()
Beamer Conservation Area, Grimsby, ON information may be found at:
http://www.hwcn.org/link/niaghawk/
Site Description:
Beamer Conservation Area is located on top of the Niagara Escarpment above
the town of Grimsby, Ontario. The site is 1km south of the south shore of
Lake Ontario, 20km east of Hamilton, 40km west of Niagara Falls.
Directions to site:
To get to Beamer CA, take the QEW to Exit 72, follow Christie St./Mountain
St. to the top of the escarpment, turn right on Ridge Road West, and go
1.6km to Quarry Rd. Turn right on Quarry Rd. and drive 100m to the
conservation area. Parking is normally available inside the park. If
parking at the entrance or on the roads, do NOT leave valuables in your
car.
Please note: Data in this report is not official until reviewed and finalized
after the end of the season. © 2008 Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Bohemian Waxwings in East Scarborough
From: Gabriel Lau Kin Jock <gabe(AT)istop.com>
Date: 22 Mar 2008 12:19pm
Around noon, approx 200 Bohemian Waxwings were observed around the
Neilson and Sheppard area in East Scarborough. Then they flew off to the
west, but may well be still in the area.
The corner they were observed at, is Murison Blvd and Cottman Cres just
south of Sheppard on a residential area.
To reach that corner, Take 401 East, exit at Neilson Ave, north to
Sheppard and turn right, proceeed East to Murison Blvd and turn right.
Cottman Cr is on the right.
Kin Lau
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Merlin Ajax
From: "Geoff - Birds" <avocet(AT)rogers.com>
Date: 22 Mar 2008 3:41pm
How am I supposed to get any work done? I'm trying to write a book and these
darn birds keep distracting me!!!!
A female/immature Merlin landed in a maple outside my den window today. After
about 10 minutes it was spotted by the resident Cooper's Hawks who did not
appreciate the visit and made it known.
Also saw a Northern Shrike in North Ajax and 5 Evening Grosbeaks north of Cty Rd
23 on Balsam Rd. (Durham Region) today.
Geoff Carpentier
Ajax, Ontario
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Baltimore Oriole - Male - in Port Burwell
From: Joe Stephenson <joestephenson11(AT)mac.com>
Date: 22 Mar 2008 5:39pm
Hi All,
Today, 22 March 2008, at 4:30 pm was spotted a Male Baltimore Oriole
in Port Burwell at 3 Bridge St. in Port Burwell.
Spring was officially here a day or two ago, but this proves it.
Regards and Happy Easter,
Joe Stephenson
Directions:
Port Burwell is at the southern end of Hwy 19 south of Tillsonburg.
3 Bridge St (no guarantee that it will stay here) is the first right
after crossing the bridge in the centre of town towards the west.
Park at the base of the laneway near the Marina sign and walk up the
hill and the lane way.
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Subject: [Ontbirds]HSR: Beamer Conservation Area (22 Mar 2008) 276
Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 22 Mar 2008 8:03pm
Beamer Conservation Area
Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 22, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 82 230 230
Osprey 0 0 0
Bald Eagle 1 19 19
Northern Harrier 0 4 4
Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 15 15
Cooper's Hawk 2 18 19
Northern Goshawk 0 1 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 14 44 44
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 172 515 516
Rough-legged Hawk 2 11 11
Golden Eagle 0 4 4
American Kestrel 1 7 7
Merlin 0 0 0
Peregrine Falcon 0 1 1
Unknown Accipiter 0 2 2
Unknown Buteo 0 3 3
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 4 4
Total: 276 878 880
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Phil Waggett
Observers: Colin Horstead, David Weare, Keith Sealy, Tom Thomas
Visitors:
Derek & Jennifer Lyon, Jacques Giraud, and Barry Cherriere did an excellent
job of spotting birds--as usual!!!
Weather:
A very cool day, the temperature barely getting above freezing, with
moderate north-easterly winds. Mostly sunny with high wispy clouds.
Excellent visibility.
Raptor Observations:
The best count of the spring so far. The count was dominated by the
red-tail flight with good numbers of turkey vultures (although no large
kettles were observed). Several adult red-shoulders were also counted.
Two roughlegs (one dark morph and one light). The bald eagle was an adult
bird.
The resident coopers hawks were noted throughout the day.
Non-raptor Observations:
Very little migrant activity, particularly few blackbirds were observed.
Four tundra swans were observed around 10:15 EST.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Phil Waggett ()
Beamer Conservation Area, Grimsby, ON information may be found at:
http://www.hwcn.org/link/niaghawk/
Site Description:
Beamer Conservation Area is located on top of the Niagara Escarpment above
the town of Grimsby, Ontario. The site is 1km south of the south shore of
Lake Ontario, 20km east of Hamilton, 40km west of Niagara Falls.
Directions to site:
To get to Beamer CA, take the QEW to Exit 72, follow Christie St./Mountain
St. to the top of the escarpment, turn right on Ridge Road West, and go
1.6km to Quarry Rd. Turn right on Quarry Rd. and drive 100m to the
conservation area. Parking is normally available inside the park. If
parking at the entrance or on the roads, do NOT leave valuables in your
car.
Please note: Data in this report is not official until reviewed and finalized
after the end of the season. © 2008 Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Am Woodcocks in Hay Swamp, S Huron County
From: "Rick Thornton" <rickthor(AT)sympatico.ca>
Date: 22 Mar 2008 8:37pm
Evening Folks:
In spite of the persistent, considerable snow cover, there were Am Woodcocks
peenting and displaying at 8:00pm this evening. The display flights were few
probably due to the cold. But, a sign of spring none the less...
Directions:
The woodcocks were on the south west quadrant of the intersection of 83
highway and Ausable Line. This intersection is 2 concessions west of Exeter
on 83 highway. Exeter is approximately 50 KMs north of London. The property
is posted No Hunting and No Trespassing and the land owner is adamant about
not having anyone on the property. So please respect their wishes and view
this engaging rite of spring from the roadside.
Good Birding
Rick Thornton
Exeter, ON
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Snow Geese: Glengarry County
From: Martin Bowman <pict(AT)riverlink.ca>
Date: 22 Mar 2008 9:59pm
Tonight (Mar 22nd) near 7 p.m. there were 3 small flocks of Snow Geese
flying over the 401 between the Quebec border and kilometer 820 . . a
total of about 500 birds . . .there is still more than 2 feet of snow on
the ground here and temperatures are below freezing . . . this is my
first sighting of Snow Geese this year.
Martin Bowman
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Turkey Vultures Roosting in Warwick
From: Anne-Marie LaPointe <wyndyacre(AT)yahoo.ca>
Date: 22 Mar 2008 9:21pm
At 7 PM this evening, we counted 39 Turkey Vultures roosted in the edge of the
woods.
The birds are roosted in trees that are literally only yards away from the
shoulder of Hwy #22, right at the curve in the road at the west edge of the
village of Warwick.
If you are coming from the east on Hwy 402, you will need to take the exit at
Watford to get to Warwick on Hwy 22.
If coming from the west, take the exit at Hwy 21 (Forest) and turn right to get
to Hwy 22.
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Long Point, Port Dover - Waterfowl including swans
From: carol parafenko <cmparafenko(AT)hotmail.com>
Date: 22 Mar 2008 6:50pm
Hello birders.
The sun was warm today, Sat. Mar. 22, but still not enough to melt much ice in
Long Point bay where the temperature was about -2 degrees all day.
Nevertheless, a couple thousand Tundra Swans staged in the few areas of open
water east of the point, their "kow-wows" echoing over the shore. What a sight
they made as small groups periodically rose and circled around, necks
outstretched, their clean white forms turning and reflecting the light like
crystal. Lots of visitors, die-hard birders but also families with children,
came to see the swans. Just for an added bonus, some of us were thrilled to see
and hear (like a screechy trumpet) three or four Sandhill Cranes during the noon
hour.
Buffleheads and Canvasbacks ducks could be seen from the bridge.
Heading east on Old Cut Road and driving the shore roads all the way to Port
Dover, we were rewarded with the sight of more than one farmers field sheltering
small groups of Tundra Swans, poking around for loose bits of corn. A lookout
in Port Rowan just west of Aker's Ice Huts was a particularly good location to
view ducks, but a scope would have helped a lot.
Port Dover was where the real diving duck show took place. The Marina and Port
Dover Harbour were warm, sheltered and sunny and the ducks were loving it. Seen
were Redhead, Greater and Lesser Scaup, Bufflehead, Common and Hooded Merganser,
Ring-Necked Duck, Common Golden-Eye, as well as the more common Canada Geese
and a flock of at least 30 Mallards. They were on land at a spot just below the
Hwy. 6 bridge at the end of the gravel parking lot near the Tim Hortons. They
felt like going for a supper-time walk as a group. Comical to see.
Just to top it all off, nine wild turkeys on Hwy. 5 immediately east of St.
George, pecking in a frenzy at patches of exposed grass. Don't spread this
location around, or those turkeys will be on someone's plate for dinner in no
time!
Happy Easter to those who celebrate the holiday. For everyone else, Happy Long
Weekend.
Carol Parafenko
Guelph
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Subject: [Ontbirds] Algonquin Park today-Black-backed
Woodpecker,Hoary Redpoll, Boreal Chickadees
From: "Andrew Don" <adon14(AT)cogeco.ca>
Date: 22 Mar 2008 10:44pm
Algonquin Park was very active today ,beautiful day there.
Highlights were 6 Boreal Chickadees seen at Mew Lake Campground,4 more at Spruce
Bog.
Male Black-backed woodpecker at Spruce bog right near parking lot, also seen by
others was a male American Three-toed just before we got there.
Hoary Redpoll in with Common Redpolls and Pine grosbeaks at West Gate feeder.
Had 3 Ruffed Grouse at Mew Lake and West gate and Spruce grouse was seen today
by post 5 at Spruce Bog.
Pine Marten was seen at Visitor Center eating suet and on way to Algonquin park
just after Huntsville on highway 60 saw 9 Wild Turkeys,2 deer and a Snowshoe
Hare.
Directions:
Algonquin Park is three hours north of Toronto, via Highways
400, 11 and 60. Follow the signs, which start in Toronto on
Highway 400. From Ottawa, take Highway 17 to Renfrew, then
follow Highway 60 to the park. Kilometre markers along Highway
60 in the Park go from the West Gate (km 0) to the East Gate
(km 56). Permits and information are available daily at both gates
throughout the winter, including the Algonquin Information Guide
showing locations discussed here.
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