Greetings Fellow Birders,
Please find the Ontario Rare Bird Report for the week of August 15, 2025
below.
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 OBRC review list. Amendments/corrections may be sent to
dbirkenbergs.birdreports@gmail.com. I thank each of you for your patience
for any inadvertent oversights. As always, respectful feedback is welcome!
BARNACLE GOOSE
17-Aug-25; Northumberland - Presqu'ile PP; Erik Sein
White-winged Dove
17-Aug-25; Thunder Bay - Shuniah (Scott Drive); Michael Carter
*continuing bird; originally sighted by Michael Carter on 14-Aug-25
NEOTROPIC CORMORANT
16-Aug-25; York - Davos Pond; Antoni Karolak
*continuing bird; originally sighted by Connie C. on 4-Aug-25
GREAT EGRET
22-Aug-25; Timiskaming - Hilliardton Marsh; Erik Van Den Kieboom
Good Birding,
Dan
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