Ontario Rare Bird Report

Ontario Rare Bird Report for the week of March 21, 2025


This weekly report provides information about bird sightings that are
significant due to the species, the location and/or time of year of the
sighting.  Within these weekly reports, as much detail will be provided as
possible regarding observations, including providing credit to the initial
observer(s) and location details.  Please use eBird to provide specific
details as sightings are recorded.  Note that species in all-caps are on
the ORBC review list.  Amendments/corrections may be sent to
dbirkenbergs.birdreports@gmail.com.  I thank each of you for your patience
for any inadvertent oversights.

*N.B.: As we are on the leading edge of migration season, there will be
variation as to which sightings are included within these reports.  The websites listed below are used to make determinations for inclusion.  As always, respectful feedback is welcome!*

Eurasian Green-winged Teal
21-Mar-25; Leeds & Grenville – Russell Road Wetlands; Barbara O’Neill

ROCK PTARMIGAN
22-Mar-25; Kenora – Fort Severn to Shamattawa Winter Road; Nathan Hood

Long-billed Dowitcher
24-Mar-25; Simcoe – Richardson Road; Henrique Pacheco

Western Grebe
21-Mar-25; Peel – J.C. Saddington Park (Mississauga); Luc Fazio
*continuing bird; originally sighted by Luc Fazio on March 19, 2025

Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
22-Mar-25; Toronto – Rouge Urban National Park; Raspberry Yow-Fairs

Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
24-Mar-25; Middlesex – Fanshawe Conservation Area; Maria Cohoon

Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
25-Mar-25; Thunder Bay – Fish Hatchery Road/Coldwater Road; Susan Fagan
*continuing bird; originally sighted by Norma Maurice on March 24, 2025

Good Birding,

Dan
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