Ontario Rare Bird Report

Ontario Rare Bird Report for the week of April 11, 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 move through 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!*

TUFTED DUCK
11-Apr-25; Chatham-Kent; Erieau; Dave Archbell

Franklin’s Gull
12-Apr-25; Brant – Mohawk Park; Stephanie Dearing

Black-headed Gull
17-Apr-25; Parry Sound – Salt Docks; Stephen O’Donnell

NEOTROPIC CORMORANT
15-Apr-25; Toronto – Tommy Thompson Park; Nate Klassen

Loggerhead Shrike
13-Apr-25; Hamilton – Powerline Road; Sean Bates/Ezra Campanelli

Townsend’s Solitaire
11-Apr-25; Chatham-Kent – New Scotland Line; Catherine Manschot
*continuing bird; originally sighted by Jude Szabo on April 9, 2025

Varied Thrush
11-Apr-25; Chatham-Kent – Erieau Marsh Trail; Jeff Tunstall

Yellow-headed Blackbird
13-Apr-25; Chatham-Kent – McGeachy Pond (Erieau); Andrea Kaupplinen
*continuing bird; originally sighted by Ian Burgess on April 5, 2025

Yellow-headed Blackbird
15-Apr-25; Kawartha Lakes – Lindsay; Nicholas Luznick

Good Birding,

Dan
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