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Subject: [Ontbirds]Yellow Rail Carden
From: DB <burtonian(AT)sympatico.ca>
Date: 9 May 2008 12:11am
The Yellow Rail is still present at the sedge marsh at Carden. There
were no mosquitos tonight
Dan Burton
From Kirkfield go north to McNamee Rd. Turn north on Wylie Road to the
sedge marsh.
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Ottawa - Bobolinks, Wilson's Snipe, Greater
Yellowlegs
From: Patrick Blake <pjblake22(AT)hotmail.com>
Date: 9 May 2008 5:37am
Apart from the snipe, I think these may be the first sightings of these two
species for the season in the Ottawa region. I was birding along Earl Armstrong
Road in Gloucester this morning before heading out to work. I first came
across three male BOBOLINKS between Bowesville Road and Limebank Road on Earl
Armstrong. They were sitting on the fencing, just minding their own business.
Further down this section of Earl Armstrong, near the first pond on the left,
there were two GREATER YELLOWLEGS foraging along the shoreline. I watched them
for several minutes, but did not relocate them on my way back to work later in
the morning.
At the intersection of Earl & Bowesville, near the large tree right off the
road, there was a single WILSON'S SNIPE hiding in a pool of water. The snipe
was very accommodating, and posed on one of the fence posts for numerous photos.
Later one he took off into the air and put on his winnowing display.
Though not always visible, the BOBOLINKS could be heard the entire length of
Earl Armstrong, from Limebank to High Road at the other end.
DIRECTIONS:
Mapquest "Earl Armstrong Road" in Gloucester, ON.
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Kingston area birds to May 9, 2008
From: "Peter and Jane Good" <goodcompany(AT)sympatico.ca>
Date: 9 May 2008 9:48am
It has been one of those weeks when an increase in the number of migrants
has had a marked effect on the amount of birding activity. Hence the number
of reports that I have to condense into some sort of an overview is a bit
daunting.
Starting north of the city, there have been several reports from the
Chaffey's Lock, Opinicon Road area as well as the Queen's Biological
Station. Warblers mentioned included Cerulean, Golden-winged, N. Parula,
Blue-winged, Black-throated Blue, Am. Redstart and a Brewster's. Others
noted were Yellow-throated and Red-eyed Vireos, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher,
Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Scarlet Tanager, Great Crested Flycatcher, and Wood
Thrush. In the same locale, a Yellow-billed Cuckoo and a Solitary Sandpiper.
On the Canoe Lake Road the Louisiana Waterthrush was at its usual spot.
Closer to Lake Ontario, Parrott Bay had a good selection of warblers and
other colourful passerines; Pine, Blackburnian, Black-and-white,
Black-throated Blue, Ovenbird, Yellow and Yellow-rumped Warblers as well as
Purple Finch, Baltimore Oriole, and Rose-breasted Grosbeak.
The KFN has started their series of spring birdwalks at Little Cat and
Lemoine Point. These will run every Wednesday morning and evening for the
month of May. The first of these at Little Cat had an excellent selection of
warblers (11 Species) as well as Scarlet Tanager, and Least Flycatcher. The
adjacent marshlands had both Sora and Virginia Rail.
Other sightings in the area made the week even more interesting. There were
2 Great Egrets on Amherst Island last Saturday and another near Ivy Lea on
Sunday. The Amherstview sewage lagoon had 18 Black Terns and the first
Black-crowned Night Herons of the year were at Collin's Bay on Tuesday.
Wednesday produced a Marsh Wren at Elginburg, a Bank Swallow at Sunbury, and
a Clay-colored Sparrow at Odessa. Two hundred Brant flew over Camden East on
Tuesday and there were 3 Sandhill Cranes near Wilton on Thursday. There also
seems to be some Pine Siskin movement; 3 at QUBS on Tuesday, 1 at Elginburg
Wednesday and Thursday, and 5 at a Camden East feeder also on Thursday.
An activity that might be of interest to local birders is a bird banding
demonstration sponsored by the St. Lawrence Islands National Park near Ivy
Lea tomorrow Saturday May 10, 2008. It runs from 7:00 AM until noon. For
further information call (613) 923-5261.
Cheers,
Peter Good
Kingston Field Naturalists
613 378-6605
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Wylie Road - Carden
From: "Couchiching Conservancy" <nature(AT)couchconservancy.ca>
Date: 9 May 2008 10:23am
Visitors to the Box 10 site on Wylie Road, a traditional spot for Loggerhead
Shrikes, will notice a disturbed area in the ditch directly in front of Box 10.
This area was graded recently by the municipality as part of a plan to create
some off-road space for cars, and was supposed to have been completed last fall.
We have asked the City not to do any further work until the Shrike nesting
season is over.
The Box 10 shrikes are present again this year, but have moved across the road
(they did this before several years ago). Please be careful not to stress the
birds, since they are uncomfortably close to the roadway this year.
Most of the other Carden specialities are back as well, and can be seen along
Wylie Road and other local roads. Don't forget about the Carden Challenge
coming up May 30-31; eleven teams are registered but there is room for more. To
sponsor a team or celebrity birder Ethan Meleg, you can contact me directly.
Ron Reid
Executive Director, The Couchiching Conservancy
Box 704, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 6K7
(705)326-1620 nature(AT)couchconservancy.ca
Directions: Wylie Road is about 5 km north of Kirkfield; turn right onto
MacNamee Road and you will see the Carden Plain Important Bird Area sign; Wylie
Road is just ahead on your left.
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Rondeau - May 9 - warblers to eagles
From: Steve LaForest <stevelaforest(AT)hotmail.com>
Date: 9 May 2008 9:03am
Rondeau Bird Report – Friday May 9, 2008
Good morning birders.
The best site for warblers this morning was Spicebush Trail, with good numbers
of 14 species reported. Highlights there included Prothonotary, Blue-winged,
and 6 Northern Parula. Tulip Tree Trail was another productive location, with
12 species mentioned.
For those who prefer larger birds, there were two immature Bald Eagles seen at
the end of South Point Trail. These are most likely last year’s fledglings from
the nest in the Rondeau marsh. The birds have been present in the area all
winter.
We very much appreciate all of the sightings that visiting birders have reported
to us, via the various sightings boards, the Bird Sightings Book, and even
through the internet. We have also been very fortunate to receive photos of
many birds, including some of this spring’s rarities. Many thanks.
As noted previously, we have had no additional reports concerning the
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher seen here on May 5 or the Harris’s Sparrow, present at
the Visitor Centre feeder from May 2 – 6.
Good birding.
Steve LaForest
Friends of Rondeau Bird Guide
c/o Rondeau Visitor Centre (519) 674-1768
I will lead a guided bird hike twice daily May 3 to 19 (fee $5), as follows:
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday 7:30 am & 1 pm; Tuesday & Thursday 7:30 am
& 7 pm; Friday 7:30 am. All of the 7:30 am and 1 pm hikes listed above will
meet at the Visitor Centre. The 7 pm hikes will meet at the entrance to the
Marsh Trail. A second hike on Friday at 1 pm will meet at the Blenheim Sewage
Lagoons. The Friends of Rondeau will provide a birders' brunch for a small
donation (coffee, tea, bagels, soups & treats) daily from 7 - 11 am. There will
also be a special program, on Saturday May 10 at 7 pm - an evening presentation
about the spring migration at Rondeau entitled “An Evening in the forest with
Laforest” (contact the Visitor Centre re tickets).
Directions: Take exit 101 from Highway 401 and drive South 16 km on Chatham Kent
Road 15. Follow the signs to the park. The Bird Sightings Book, Bird Sightings
Board and other relevant information are located at the Visitor Centre (open 7
am to 5 pm from May 3 - 19). To reach the Centre from the park gate, travel 6
km South on Rondeau Road to Gardiner Ave. and follow it around the bend to the
parking lot.
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Subject: [Ontbirds] Friends of Point Pelee Bird Report May 9, 2008 -
Black Vulture, Prothonotary, Kentucky
From: Janice.Sarkis(AT)pc.gc.ca
Date: 9 May 2008 12:10pm
Friends of Point Pelee provides daily updates of sightings within Point
Pelee National Park during the Festival of Birds May 3 through May 19, 2008
This morning has been cool and mostly sunny.
Hillman Shorebird Cell: no reports of Mottled Duck last evening.
However Cackling Geese and Wilson's Phalaropes were still present.
Yesterday evening there was a Tufted Titmouse at Pioneer. Also there were
several American Woodcock displaying for our Friends evening hike.
Tip Area: Prairie Warbler reported.
Many of the birders have been on the Woodland Trail enjoying the many
migration sights. Just behind the Visitor Centre before the Botham Trail
was a female Cape May and a singing Blue-winged Warbler. Summer Tanager
near Post #2 which moved to Tilden Woods by 9:30 AM.
Louisiana Waterthrush and Acadian Flycatcher were near Post #12.
Prothonotary , Cerulean (F), Northern Waterthrush, Black-throated Blue,
and Northern Parula Warblers plus a Marsh Wren, Scarlet Tanagers (M & F),
and a Rusty Blackbird attracted many viewers between Post #16 and #15.
Tilden Woods: Kentucky Warbler continues to be seen on the seasonal trail
west of the boardwalk. Blackburnian Warbler and Yellow-throated Vireo.
White Pine: reports of a Red-throated Loon.
DeLaurier: Sandhill Cranes were observed overhead
Northwest Beach: recent report of a Black Vulture flying between there and
the Visitor Centre.
Good Birding,
Hike Leaders, Pete, Ross, Dave, Karl, Justin, Kim
Join us at the 4th Annual Fundraising Dinner
Friday May 9th, 2008 @5:30 PM
Pelee Days Inn- $60 per person ($25 tax receipt)
Reservations can be made at www.friendsofpointpelee.com
To help our environmental impact...this is a ticketless event!
Presentation: "Coming Home: Return of Western Lake Erie's & Detroit River's
Charismatic Megafauna" Discussing the re-establishment of birds and other
wildlife to this area.
by Dr. John Hartig - Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
Janice Rogers, General Manager
www.friendsofpointpelee.com
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Brewster's,Worm-eating,Magnolia--highlight
Thickson warblers--Whitby-May 9 08
From: "Doug Lockrey" <lockrey33(AT)rogers.com>
Date: 9 May 2008 12:47pm
Perhaps there is more than one Worm-eating Warbler, OR he is a great woods
traveler. Between 0830 and 0930 On May 9 birders were kept active as they
followed the distinct song of the WEW from several areas. The bird is very
actively feeding from dried oak leaves hanging from trees. The Thickson's Woods
daily records book has reported this bird every day since May 4.
A highlight today, also seen and photographed yesterday, was the Golden-winged x
Blue-winged hybrid "Brewster's" Warbler.
Among the other Warblers were: Tennessee, Nashville, N.Parula, Yellow,
Chestnut-sided, Magnolia, Cape May, Black-throated Blue, Black-throated Green,
Yellow-rumped, Blackburnian, Palm, Black-and-White, Am.Redstart and Ovenbird. I
am unsure whether the Orange-crowned was seen.
Some of the other birds-- 2 male Indigo Buntings, Swainson's Thrush, Veery,
Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Philadelphia Vireo, Eastern
Kingbird, Ruby-throated Hummingbird.
Exit 401 at Thickson Rd. in Whitby, south toward the lakefront, turning east
along the roadway that borders the pine woods.
Doug Lockrey, Whitby,ON
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