Saturday, May 26, 2018

Ontario Big Day - May 19, 2018


With some changes in our plans, we decided to run an Ontario big day route on May 19th, a little earlier than originally planned (we had planned originally May 26/27, but with Lill and I moving on the 25th things were abit trickier), but nevertheless a great time of year to do an epic amount of birding in a single day. 

I met up with Adam and Matt Timpf in Norfolk on Friday evening ready for our adventure up north. Shortly after meeting at Adam’s farm we drove up north, ready to start our big day.
Starting right away, we picked up the nesting Piping Plovers at Wasaga, before turning to Tiny Marsh, getting some marsh birds including Virginia Rail and Sora.

After an hour spent between Wasaga and Tiny, we zipped up to Algonquin, arriving early in the am. Before dawn arose, we picked up Northern Saw-whet and Barred Owl, but missed Long-eared where they were nesting. We definitely had one interesting bird, but just didn’t hear it well enough to confirm.

Arriving in the east end of the park we birded a few of the stalwart boreal locations, hoping to pick up the Algonquin grand slam. Unfortunately the dawn chorus was severely limited due to the cold temperatures (3 degrees) and the relatively early date. Many of the breeders had not arrived, and we only picked up a Gray Jay (of the grand slam specialties). We did, however, pick up a few goodies, including Common Merganser, Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, lots of siskins and a few Purple Finches. Leaving Algonquin was a little underwhelming, as I had thought a good target would be close to 100 species – our total was at 69 sp!

Anyways, we quickly motored down to Carden, where we encountered heavy rain as we got within 20 minutes of Wylie Road! We were still able to pick up most of the specialties, including Loggerhead Shrike, Grashopper Sparrow, Upland Sandpiper, Golden-winged Warbler, Black-billed Cuckoo, and a surprise Northern Mockingbird!

We were able to spend a short amount of time here, before jetting down to Lake Ontario.  Arriving on Lake Ontario we picked up the nesting Fish Crows, a few Red-necked Grebes, and our only Bonaparte’s Gull before making it to Hamilton. Hamilton turned out quite well, with Black Tern, Ruddy Turnstone, nesting Peregrine Falcon, White-winged and Surf Scoters.

We were able to quickly move through Hamilton, setting our sights on Townsend, which did not disappoint. Townsend was great, with lingering Northern Pintail, Lesser Scaups, Ring-necked Duck, and a good assortment of shorebirds, including Wilson’s Phalarope, White-rumped Sandpiper, Short-billed Dowitchers, and a somewhat, out of place Upland Sandpiper. With Townsend under our belts, we were sitting at 130 species – definitely lower than I had expected we would be at, but still quite a number of species that were easy that we could get at Long Point.


We quickly booked it down to Long Point, where Adam and Matt’s expert navigation of the area proved excellent. Tufted Titmouse, Red-headed Woodpecker, Hooded Warbler, White-breasted Nuthatch all quickly fell, before we made it Backus Woods. At Backus, we picked up both Prothonotary and Cerulean Warblers, and a clutch Hooded Merganser, however, the Louisiana Waterthrushes were a no-show. Acadian’s hadn’t shown up there quite yet.

Making our way to Long Point itself, we headed straight for Old Cut and the Provincial Park, where a great number of migrants awaited us. Bay-breasted, Blackpoll Warblers all quickly made appearances, as well as Swainson’s and Gray-cheeked Thrush, while a pair of Gadwall flew over! A Common Nighthawk calling from its perch was an added bonus too.

From here we checked out Big Creek, coming out with Least Bittern, American Coot, a late Green-winged Teal and the pair of Trumpeter Swan’s. With sunset fading we had added 55 species in a little over 4 hours! Long Point had definitely saved our bacon.

With only a few species left that we could realistically add, we checked a key spot for Great Horned Owl, before packing it in at Adam’s with Eastern Screech-Owl and a few Eastern Whip-poor-will’s. Our final total was 188 species – a not too bad count for an interesting day of weather and our first time running the route.

With our first Ontario big day under our belt, I can’t wait till next year to hammer out our route!!

12 comments:

  1. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH FOR THE WISE,PROSPER LOAN FIRM IS THE ONLY WAY OUT FROM ANY FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES { prosperloanfirm@yahoo.com }

    Greetings great mind, It will be my greatest pleasure saving Individuals and companies from extortion, I know not everyone will want to take it upon their self to reveal the bitter truth about online Lending because of insecurity, Time of doing it and all that. I Ryan F. Tyler, an outstanding businessman who reside at Oakland, California has taken it upon himself to share this article to whom it may concern so they can learn and educate their self from it . It's bad to the extend where you see testimonies online about getting a loan and it turn out to be fake. For real i have fallen for that tricks countless time to the extend i lost almost 65,000usd in total all in the name of getting a loan to invest in a very lucrative business. After so many failed attempt of securing a loan, I and my Manager went online to do a thorough search and found this company PROSPER LOAN FIRM +1(816) 366-8769 ) but before giving it a try we also went ahead to make sure they are registered under BBB, check their reviews and also go to their headquarter to confirm their existence and capability.We were so careful because we didn't wanted to lose any dime again and to our greatest expectation they deliver according to their review and grant us our desire loan amount of 510,000.00Usd. A word to everyone out there when it comes to Online Lenders contact only PROSPER LOAN FIRM via email: { prosperloanfirm@yahoo.com } or drop a message to them via text at +1(816) 366-8769 and consider all your financial problems tackled and solved.#SHARE, You can rescue someone from been victimized today, Thanks.""

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. LEGIT COMPANY WERE YOU CAN GET BLANK ATM CARD. I was searching for loan to sort out my bills & debts, then i saw comments about Blank ATM Card that can be hacked and withdraw money from any ATM machines around you anywhere in the world . I doubted thus but decided to give it a try by contacting united blank ATM hack card they responded with their guidelines on how the card works. I was assured that the card can withdraw $5,000 instant per day & was credited with $20,000 so i requested for one & paid the delivery fee to obtain the card, after 72 hours later, i was shock to see the Courier agent in my resident with a parcel {card} i signed and went back inside and confirmed the card work's after the agent left. This is no doubts because i have the card & has made used of the card. Contact these email if you wants to get rich with this. globalatmcardhackingservice@gmail.com

      Delete
  2. .I AM FINALLY FREE FROM FINANCIAL BONDAGE THANKS TO MOORE LOAN COMPANY (mooreloancompany@yahoo.com).

    Good day everyone,I can’t hide this great testimony that took place in my life I will love everyone to know it and be a partaker of this, that is why I want to share it to the whole world by placing this advert on classifieds, I am Mrs Karen Brown by name, I live in Chattanooga, Tennessee United State, I want to thank ROBBINSON MOORE for his kindness upon my family life, I never knew that there is still a sincere and trustworthy lender like this on the internet and on earth. Just some days I was in search for a loan of $ 100,000.00, As I was running out of money for feeding, School fees, My business was really going out of capital and my rent. I was scammed about $15,000.00 dollars and I decided not to involve my self in such business again. But a Friend of mine introduced me to a loan firm due to my appearance and doings and also my complains to her. And I told her that I am not interested in any loan deal anymore but she told me that there is still a sincere lender who she will recommend me to, And she gave me the details of this man who is called MOORE ROBBINSON. And I really put a trial and I am most greatful and lucky today, I was given a loan amount of $95,000,00 Dollars by this great firm MOORE LOAN COMPANY. If you arew in need of a genuine, Sincere, durable and a truth worthy loan lender or financial assistance and also you know you can be reliable and trusted, capable of paying back at the due / duration time of the funds I will advice you to send your contact to them via email @[ mooreloancompany@yahoo.com] OR Text (414) 454-9493 . And you will be free from scams on the internet. Please I am begging everyone on earth to help me thank Mr ROBBINSON MOORE. And I ill always being sharing this great surprise and testimony that happened in my life everyday to all that need loans. Contact them now if you are in need of a loan: AS THEY ARE EFFICIENT,DYNAMIC AND RELAIBLE.....Again there contact email [mooreloancompany@yahoo.com OR Text (414) 454-9493
    .

    ReplyDelete
  3. You are very much welcome to my herbal home and
    to tell you are in the
    right place i have the total solution to what you
    seek but to get
    these items for preparation its going to cost you so
    i dont know if
    you can afford the cure medicine
    I do my work the way people can urgently get
    cured.
    Regards .........
    Your urgent reply is needed

    ReplyDelete
  4. I am Mr brillian thompson and i want to share my testimony on how i got the blank ATM card. I was so wrecked that my

    company fired me simply because i did not obliged to their terms, so they hacked into my system and phone and makes it

    so difficult to get any other job, i did all i could but things kept getting worse by the day that i couldn't afford

    my 3 kids fees and pay light bills. I owe so many people trying to borrow money to survive because my old company

    couldn't allow me get another job and they did all they could to destroy my life just for declining to amongst their

    evil deeds. haven't given up i kept searching for job online when i came across the testimony of a lady called Vanessa

    regarding how she got the blank ATM card. Due to my present state, i had to get in touch with Hacking organization and

    i was told the procedures and along with their terms which i agreed to abide and i was told that the Blank card will

    be deliver to me without any further delay and i hold on to their words and to my greatest surprise, i received an ATM

    card worth $4.5million Usd. All Thanks to the {dicksonharryblankatmharckers@gmail.com}.You can also contact him on his

    Tel: +233549473044...

    ReplyDelete

  5. Welcome to AVANT LOANS, Do you need a genuine loan Online to secure your Bills? Starts a new business? Do you need a personal loan? or Business loan, Apply for a quick and convenient loan to start a new financing of your projects at a cheapest interest rate of 2%. Are you in need of a Loan of any amount? Has the bank or Payday Loan Company refused your Loan Application because of your Low Credit Scores or Lack of Collateral Security? and you are in an urgent need of this Personal Or Business Loan to re-finance your business, pay your bills, settle your bad credit problems, buy and own a house of your own? etc. CONTACT US NOW VIA EMAIL:{ avantloan@yahoo.com }

    Avant Loans is the first lending platform to leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to price credit and automate the borrowing process. Avant has demonstrated strong credit performance and maintains one of the industry’s highest consumer ratings according to leading consumer review sites. Apply for any kind of loan and any amount of your choice today by reaching us through email: { avantloan@yahoo.com }

    Avant Loans believe Everyone deserves a better financial future if they strive for it. We’ve built a marketplace that keeps costs low and opportunity high.

    You can also reach us via our website but for instant reply fill in the application form below and forward to our email address { avantloan@yahoo.com }

    * Full Name:
    * Loan amount needed:
    * Loan Duration:
    * Purpose of loan:
    * City / Country:
    * Telephone no:
    * How Did You Hear About Us:

    Genuinely Interested to get a loan then kindly email AVANT LOAN { avantloan@yahoo.com } with the loan requirement above.
    ========
    Sincerely yours,
    Etienne L. Audrey
    Company: Avant Loans
    Contact: avantloan@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  6. Hello, Get the best celebration ever with our Blank ATM card and be a Millionaire, Cool way to have financial freedom!!! Are you tired of living a poor life, here is the opportunity you have been waiting for, We give out a Blank ATM Card. Do you want to live a good life? though its illegal, its not traceable and its the easiest way to be a millionaire. Get your card today and live that luxury life you always dream to live and to get this card, contact us via email:(rahplemillerblankatmcard@gmail.com)or contact our whatspp on +2349035823530 to get yours now.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Sell dumps with pin CA/UK/JANPAN/CA/USA/CHINA and many different countries
    100% GUARANTEE - DUMPS * FOR SALE - Dumps 101 + 201 - Valid Rate 98%
    - I SALES DUMPS / Track1+Track2+Track3+***.. - 1st Hand Dumps . - Daily Update .
    - Fast automatic payment methods . - I checking balance cards over $3500 .
    - Discount System for favourite clients is very loyal.
    - Refund in 1-3 hours if dumps is dead or invalid - Replace lost/stolen/hold/card error/call.
    - Quality Services . Quality Dumps Shop . - Support 24/7 . *** Demo Dumps CHINA , USA , UK , CA , CHILE :
    Good balance of cc 3500k
    ------------------------
    - Us
    - Uk
    - Ca
    -Au
    - Eu
    - spain
    And many more

    List fullz
    ----------------------------------
    - Italy
    - Spain
    - Denmark
    - Sweden
    - France
    - Germany
    - Ireland
    - Mexico
    - Asia

    ___________ Dumps track 1 track 2 with pin ___________

    - Dumps,Tracks 1&2 Us
    - Dumps,Tracks 1&2 Uk
    - Dumps,Tracks 1&2 Ca
    - Dumps,Tracks 1&2 Au
    - Dumps,Tracks 1&2 Eu
    ---------------------------------------
    dumps without pin
    ------------------------------
    - Dumps, Us
    - Dumps,Uk
    - Dumps, Ca
    - Dumps, Au
    - Dumps, Eu
    ----------------------------------
    Price For PayPal
    1000$=100$
    2000$=200$
    3000$=300$
    4000$=400$
    5000$=500$
    100$=10$
    200$=20$
    300$=30$
    400$=40$
    500$=50$

    WESTERN UNION Rates:

    1000$=100$
    2000$=200$
    3000$=300$
    4000$=400$
    5000$=500$
    100$=10$
    200$=20$
    300$=30$
    400$=40$
    500$=50$

    contact me now and lets get business done .

    bobbdyfred@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  8. Do you need a loan .We are Legitimate and guarantee loan lender. We are a company with financial assistance. We loan funds out to individuals in need of financial assistance, that have a bad credit or in need of money to pay bills, to invest on business. I want to use this medium to inform you that we render reliable beneficiary assistance as We'll be glad to offer you a loan Contact us via Email: pennymarkloanservices@gmail.com

    Services Rendered include

    *Home Improvement
    *Inventor Loans
    *Car Loans
    *Debt Consolidation Loan
    *Line of Credit
    *Second Loan
    *Business Loans
    *Personal Loans
    *International Loans.

    Write back if interested with our interest rate of 3% annual. Contact us via Email: pennymarkloanservices@gmail.com
    Please Note: All interested individual must send a message to our email for urgent response and details to obtain a Loan.

    Best Regards.

    ReplyDelete
  9. I just want to show my appreciation to Perfect Hidden Hacker (perfecthacker1@aol.com ) as promised for helping me fix my credit report. I had an eviction, judgment and quite a number of other negative items on my report with a low 564 credit score. He’s into all kinds of hacking jobs Databases hack, Bank accounts hack, Skype hack, Bitcoin recovery, Android & iPhone Hack, Facebook hack, Any social media account hack These prevented me from getting a mortgage until I contacted him. After he finished working on my report in no time, my credit score increased to 780, all the negative items on my report were deleted permanently and he added good stuff (Mortgage tradelines, Installment tradelines, Revolving credit cards and Auto tradelines) on my report, I got the mortgage and I’m very happy. You can contact him for similar help because he is reliable and efficient in his job.

    ReplyDelete
  10. WELCOME TO CONSUMER LOAN FIRM .......... Are you a businessman or a woman? Are you in any financial mess or do you need funds to start your own business? Do you need a loan to start a small-scale pleasant and medium business? Do you have a low credit score and are you finding it difficult to obtain equity loan from local banks and other financial institutes? Our loans are well insured for maximum security is our priority, Our main goal is to help you get the services you deserve, Our program is the fastest way to get what you need in a snap. Reduce your payments to ease the pressure on your monthly expenses. Gain flexibility with which you can use for any purpose - holiday, education, for exclusive purchases We offer a wide range of financial services, which includes: Business Planning, Commercial and Financial Development, Properties and Mortgages, Debt Consolidation Loans , Private Loans, Home Refinancing Loans with low interest rate at 2% per annul for individuals, companies. WE OFFER ALL TYPE OF LOANS, APPLY TODAY FOR AVAILABLE LOANS. Please contact us via email for more information: (consumerloanfirm@gmail.com)

    ReplyDelete
  11. I am a private lender and Investor, Do you need a legit, honest, reputable and quick loan? I can help you with 100% guarantee loan, I am offering business and individual loan or Mortgage Loans, More also we financing all kind of projects. For more details contact us at: jonmcguire47@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete