Glossy Ibis - Port Hope - Sun Apr 28 - April 28, 2002

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Hi All,

My brother and I headed out to Port Hope early this morning and upon
arriving at the pond mentioned by David Geale, we found the Glossy Ibis
feeding along the edge of the pond.  It flew closer (within about 75m) and
fed some more, we were able to see the light blue facial skin (to separate
it from White-faced Ibis) and it appeared content even in the driving east
wind & rain.  It was seen directly across from the small lookout platform.
Also along the lake from this spot we had 2,000+ Double-crested Cormorants
migrating east to west.

We also stopped in at Second Marsh but the wind was so strong we couldn't
see that much, 1,000+ Bonaparte's Gulls all sitting on the water but as we
arrived there were some in flight and we did spot 2 adult Little Gulls.

Good birding,

Frank Pinilla
Richmond Hill, ON
fpinilla@sympatico.ca

DIRECTIONS:
Glossy Ibis (copied from David Geale):
Entering Port Hope on County Road 28 from the north, proceed south to Peter
St (intersection under the railway bridge). Turn left onto Peter St and
drive up the hill to the first set of lights. Turn right here and follow the
road along the lakeshore (it makes a left turn and follows the lakeshore) to
a parking lot at a sharp left curve. Park here and walk the trail east along
the lake. The pond is on the inland side 100 m along this trail.

Second Marsh:
From HWY 401 on the east side of Oshawa, take the Harmony Rd./Bloor St. exit
south to Colonel Sam Dr., go left. Follow Col. Sam to the GM building and
parking lot  (on the west side of the GM building). Walk to the Observation
tower to the SW.

Port Hope Red-bellied Woodpeckers - April 28, 2002

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I just received a telephone call from a friend north of Port Hope and to be
even more specific, a line north of Bailieburo, that he has had a pair of
Red-bellied Woodpeckers at his farm since Friday. He also told me that this
is the third year in a row that they have appeared at his feeder indicating
a possible nearby nesting site.

Those involved in the breeding bird survey might find this information
useful. Visitors are welcomed.

DIRECTIONS: Take County Rd. 28 north to and through Bailieburo to 2nd Line
of South Monaghan Township. This should be the first sideroad north of
Bailieburo. Turn east and drive exactly 5 km to a farm on the north side
identified  by the name Dorin on the mailbox. A long laneway goes north to
the farmhouse and the birds can be seen frequenting a feeder in the front
yard which is rather large.

I've also been told by him that a flock of no fewer than 40 Turkeys are also
in the area. To find them when you first turn east onto 2nd Line north of
Bailieburo, rather than proceeding all the way to the Dorin farm, turn north
on Scriven Road and go north 2 concessions to the 4th line. The birds are
often seen in the late afternoon at the intersection of the 4th Line and
Scriven Road.

Terry Osborne
terryos@sentex.net

Glossy Ibis in Port Hope - April 27, 2002

Sighting reports originating from the ONTBIRDS mail server network are repeated courtesy of the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO).

Greetings Ontbirders,

This (Saturday) afternoon there has been a Glossy Ibis
in the pond on the waterfront trail in Port Hope. The
bird has been seen mostly in the western part of the
pond.

Directions: Enterting Port Hope on County Road 28 from
the north, proceed south to Peter St (intersection
under the railway bridge). Turn left onto Peter St and
drive up the hill to the first set of lights. Turn
right here and follow the road along the lakeshore to
a parkinglot at a sharp left curve. Park here and walk
the trail east along the lake. The pond is on the
inland side 100 m along this trail.

Good birding,

David Geale
Port Hope, ON
davegeale@yahoo.ca

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