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Subject: [Ontbirds]Great Egret - Stratford
From: Steve Thorpe <sthorpe3(AT)hotmail.com>
Date: 15 Apr 2008 8:26am
There was a single Great Egret near the ponds on the north side of Gallery
Stratford this morning. On Lake Victoria, about 500 m west of that were 2
Double-crested Cormorants, the first of the season.
Gallery Stratford is on Romeo Street about 0.5 km north of Ontario Street (Hwy
7/8) in Stratford. Lake Victoria can be reached from Ontario Street by
travelling north on Front Street to Lakeside Drive.
Steve Thorpe
Stratford
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Subject: [Ontbirds] Probable Henslow's Sparrow-Woodworth Side Rd.,
Port Burwell
From: Aaron Allensen <bjbird9(AT)hotmail.com>
Date: 15 Apr 2008 1:19pm
Hello Birders: On returning from an outing this morning to concession 6 west of
Walsingham to view the Greater Yellow-legs posted yesterday we were driving
slowly on Woodword Side Rd. north from Nova Scotia Line(County Rd 42) west of
Port Burwell. Woodword is not an all season Road and runs through a large
expanse of corn stubble at that point, with weedy and grassy wet ditches and a
few clumps of red dogwood and low shrubs. We flushed a short -tailed sparrow on
the west side of the vehicle which flew along low off the ground a short
distance and landed slightly infront of the vehicle about 3 feet off the ground
in a dead raspberry cane. The initial impression of the sparrow was a totally
coloured yellow head, as if the whole head had been dipped in yellow with a
paler chin. A small area of the upper breast was lightly streaked but most of
the breast was unmarked, with a slight band of narrow streaking at the sides
below the wing. The lower mandible was pink with the upper bill slightly darker.
Legs were pinkish . There was a white eye ring and wisker lines. The wings were
somewhat rusty brown with no noticeable white. Alister Dennis-Grantham and
myself observed the perched bird from the vehicle with field glasses , from
about 20 feet for perhaps 20 to 30 seconds. His sister Clare also observed the
bird with her naked eye. I remarked to Alister, "Look at that head, Have you
ever seen one of those before?" Alister is 11 years old and already a very good
birder but his response was in the negative.
In our initial excitement we all made the error of looking in our field
guides at the same time and we lost the bird. We exited the vehicle and flushed
a common snipe from beside a large pool of water in the corn field. We searched
up and down the roadway and adjacent fields for about an hour, trying to refind
the bird. We turned up a pair of song sparrows, two savannah sparrows and
several horned larks but could not relocate our first sparrow. It was sunny,
about 1:30 p.m. with light winds, about 8to 10 degrees C. when we left the
sight.
I realize how unusual this sparrow is and considered the Nelson's and
Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed. However the breast was mostly white and streaking was
minimal under the throat and to the side. I would be interested in hearing from
anyone who may have an educated opinion or expertise on this sparrow. We will
certainly be rechecking the location for future sightings. Ron Allensen, Port
Burwell
Directions; Port Burwell is on Lake Erie at the southern terminus of hiway 19
south of 401 from Ingersol exit. Proceed through town and turn right to cross
the bridge. Proceed up the hill on Nova Scotia Line,(County Rd. 42) round two
turns going past Browns Rd. continue on 42 for about a mile. Woodword Side Rd
goes north only(right) off of 42. It is wet gravel and sand. about a quarter
mile up the road 200 feet past the concrete culvert is the spot the bird was
sighted.
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Reesor Pond - WW Scoter
From: "STAN LONG" <stan.long(AT)sympatico.ca>
Date: 15 Apr 2008 1:41pm
Reesor Pond at 4pm today, diving in company with Ring-necked Ducks, 1
female, White-winged Scoter - Reesor Pond lies just north of Hwy 407
on Reesor Road in Markham.
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Rondeau Provincial Park
From: "Ric McArthur" <ricmcarthur(AT)canada.com>
Date: 15 Apr 2008 4:39pm
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Ottawa - E. Bluebirds, Savannah Sparrow, Wilson's
Snipe
From: Patrick Blake <pjblake22(AT)hotmail.com>
Date: 15 Apr 2008 6:14pm
I'll start this report with a very exciting sighting for me on my way home from
work. I was coming down Prince of Wales Drive near Barrhaven, following
alongside the Rideau River, where I spotted two adult OSPREYS hunting at two
different spots along the river. Later in the afternoon, I relocated one of
them near the Chapman Hills Conservation Area on Prince of Wales Drive. This is
likely the same one that I heard was spotted further downriver near Nicholl's
Island at Manotick.
I returned to Earl Armstrong Road to search once again for the E. BLUEBIRDS that
I had seen this past weekend. Luck was on my side yet again, and I found an
adult male and female along the fence line. I parked there and watched the two
flit around from the ground to the fence, then to a nearby bush and back to the
fence. At one point the male perched on the post directly across the road from
where I was parked and posed for at least twenty beautiful photos. All the
while this was going on, I was aware of a WILSON'S SNIPE calling somewhere off
in one of the fields beyond the tree line. The call was the unmistakably
"sci-fi UFO" sound the snipe makes when it is doing its courtship flight.
Unfortunately I did not actually see the bird, but the courtship call continued
the entire time I was parked watching the bluebirds - probably thirty minutes or
longer.
I continued on down Earl Armstrong to High Road and parked at the end of the
road. There I found another male E. BLUEBIRD and three SAVANNAH SPARROWS
foraging along the roadside. Of course, the usually AM. ROBINS and RED-WINGED
BLACKBIRDS were also in the field, as was a single SONG SPARROW and a number of
EUROPEAN STARLINGS. The sun was setting at this point, so I headed back home.
Before I left, however, I saw what I am confident was an E. KINGBIRD on a tree
limb. The tail was too long to be a red-wing, and it was bobbing its tail while
it chirped. In the fading light I did see through my binoculars a dark cap and
upper body with a whitish underbody. I can not be 100% on this, but the
behaviour, shape, and size, were right for a kingbird.
DIRECTIONS: MapQuest "Earl Armstrong Road & High Road." Watch along the side
fence posts for E. bluebirds and maybe even E. meadowlarks.
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Blenheim Lagoons--April 15th--Birds + Permits
From: "Irene Woods" <irewoods(AT)ciaccess.com>
Date: 15 Apr 2008 10:06pm
Hello Ontbirders : Local birders, myself included, have been checking on
the water conditions and bird sightings at the lagoon. As usual it is cold and
windy there---have your mittens in your pocket ! There are many ducks there
at present on all 5 ponds---Yes, there are 5 ! However the water is extremely
high, and only suitable for ducks and geese. Those looking for duck species
should be pleased with the # of species, and easy viewing of same.
For newcomers to Ontbirds, I want to inform you that you must have a 2008
permit to enter the lagoons. These are free and easy to obtain. Only 1 person
in the group needs the permit, but that person is responsible for his / her
guests.
In the last 2 years there has been an ongoing problem with visitors NOT
locking the gate when they leave. I can see that this is often because the
person has not changed the combination lock #'s---therefore the lock
remains "unlocked " ! Let's try to be more careful this season. Thanks.
Note: Today the Municipality has closed Lagoon Rd. North of the lagoons,
between Allison Line and Middle Line---bridge out. This will probably only
affect the local birders--not those using directions from below.
Thanks for entering your sightings in the book--this is a great help to
those coming in after you. See you there ! ----- Irene
Irene Woods
irewoods(AT)ciaccess.com
Blenheim, ON
Chatham-Kent Municipality
Directions + Pass Info :
Directions; Blenheim is on #3 H [Talbot Rd. ] in Chatham-Kent.
Take # 3 H West out of Blenheim, about 1 km.
You will see a car wash at the corner of Lagoon Rd.,
turn right [ North]. Go about !/2 km. and you will see a small
locked gate [ see below]. Enter at this gate only.
NEW : For those coming by #401. Take interchange
#91-which is #40 H North & Communication Rd. South.
Travel South, twds Blenheim, a few km. Just as you reach
The outskirts of Blenheim, you will see a new "Sobey's "
Grocery store. It is at the corner of Allison Rd. Turn right
On Allison and travel 2.9 km. This will take you to Lagoon Rd.,
Where you will see the lagoon property and the small gate
[ not the Large gate].
For those who have other "people needs "----the Sobey's store
Is open 24 hours each day----has "Hot" and "Cold" deli foods,
And a clean public WASHROOM----what more could you ask for ?
Gas, you say ?---a few hundred metres from Sobey's, is a No Frills
store---they have a gas bar---daytime hours only.
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To obtain permit : Permits are free & are good for 1 year.
The permit must be carried by at least 1 person in each group.
There are now 5 ways to get your permit !!!!
BY E_MAIL :
Send your name; address; phone #; and request to:
candym(AT)chatham-kent.ca
She will email your permit----You PRINT---and go!
{She asks that you mention if this is a renewal permit]
How easy is that !!!!!!
By Mail:
: Blenheim Municipal Service Centre
P.O.Box 2128, Blenheim,On., N0P 1A0
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By Fax : 519-676-0244
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By phone : 519-676-5405
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In person : at the Municipal Service Centre
8am---5pm Mon.--Fri.
35 Talbot St. West
[in the Post Office building ]
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Should you need further directions contact me at
irewoods(AT)ciaccess.com <mailto:irewoods(AT)ciaccess.com>
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Greater Snow Geese - Eastern Ontario
From: Brian.Morin(AT)pc.gc.ca
Date: 15 Apr 2008 10:38pm
Snow Geese were concentrated in two areas of Eastern Ontario today - along
the flooded South Nation River north of Fournier and at Green Valley. The
numbers were huge.
The South Nation birds were on the west side of Cty Rd 15 heading north out
of Fournier. The fields have become a large lake at this point and the area
will remain flooded for some time yet. The likelihood of the birds
remaining in the general area is good. Counting was difficult due to light
conditions in late afternoon but about 5,000 birds was a reasonable
estimate.
Flooded fields just south of Green Valley on Cty Rd 34 had a massive flock
on the ground and in the water. There were at least 12,000 and they were
present into the evening. The birds occasionally lifted off but were mainly
on the ground. This area will also likely remain flooded for a while yet.
Brian Morin
Cornwall
Fournier can be reached from Hwy 417. Take exit 51 north through St.
Isidore along Cty Rd 9. Continue to Cty Rd 10. Turn right to Fournier. In
Fournier turn left on Cty Rd 15. The area is a short distance north of
there.
The area on Cty Rd 34 is just south of Green Valley and can be accessed
from the south via Hwy 401 at Lancaster, exit 814 and from the north via
Hwy 417 exit 35.
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