Ontario Rare Bird Alert for the week starting September 20, 2024 Species mentioned (all caps indicate species on the OBRC review list): CINNAMON TEAL (Niagara) Eurasian Wigeon (Toronto) Eared Grebe (Northumberland) Marbled Godwit (Wellington) Red Phalarope (Nipissing) Buff-breasted Sandpiper (Essex, Norfolk) Long-tailed Jaeger (Hamilton) Sabine's Gull (Elgin, Essex, Hamilton, Lambton) Franklin's Gull (Elgin) Pacific Loon (Renfrew) Glossy Ibis (Frontenac, Norfolk, Waterloo) Black Vulture (Niagara) BICKNELL'S THRUSH (Prince Edward) Kirtland's Warbler (Hamilton) Dickcissel (Essex, Norfolk) Details: I have tried to indicate the finder, where known. My apologies to those who I have left out. You can help me by giving the finder's name(s), if known, in your eBird checklists. Looking for a replacement: I'm looking for someone to take over these weekly reports! If you're interested, please get in touch. CINNAMON TEAL (Niagara): The male found by Kathy Johnson at Grimsby Wetlands on September 15 continued daily to at least September 26. For more details, see: https://ontbirds.ca/empathy/thread/HNO27QH3HHOATL2A5HJMCV42WQRASELT Eurasian Wigeon (Toronto): Ciara Kelly found one at Tommy Thompson Park on September 22 that was seen by many the same day. Eared Grebe (Northumberland): Gerard Phillips reported two off Presqu'ile PP beaches on September 25. Marbled Godwit (Wellington): Hannah Dodington found one near the Shand Dam and boat launch area at Belwood Lake on September 26 that was seen by several other observers. Red Phalarope (Nipissing): Chris Wood and Jessie Barry found and photographed two birds at the Warren Sewage Lagoons on September 26. Buff-breasted Sandpiper (Essex): Up to seven birds were reported from the Onion Fields north of Point Pelee on September 20-22. Buff-breasted Sandpiper (Norfolk): One bird continued off the Long Point causeway September to at least September 22. Long-tailed Jaeger (Hamilton): Up to three birds were reported off Van Wagner's Beach on September 20, two on September 21 and one on September 22. Sabine's Gull (Elgin): George Prieksaitis reported one off Port Glasgow Marina on September 21. Sabine's Gull (Essex): Cam Chevalier reported on off Point Pelee on September 25. Sabine's Gull (Hamilton): Daily high counts reported from Van Wagner's Beach this week were 10 (Sep 20), 10 (Sep 21), and 1 (Sep 23). Sabine's Gull (Lambton): James Holdsworth reported a flock of 17 south of Kettle Point on September 22 while observers at Point Edward reported at least two birds on September 23. Franklin's Gull (Elgin): Steve Pound reported a young bird at Port Stanley on September 24. Pacific Loon (Renfrew): Bruce Di Labio found one on Lake Dore on September 26 that was subsequently seen by several other observers. Glossy Ibis (Frontenac): Dianne Croteau and Richard Brault photographed one at Snake Island on September 20 that was reported again September 22 by Eric Lamond. Glossy Ibis (Norfolk): The one found by James Scott along the Long Point causeway on September 14 was reported by many and joined by a second individual on September 24. Both birds were reported to at least September 26. Glossy Ibis (Waterloo): Tim K found one at Hespeler Mill Pond on September 24 that was seen by many to at least September 26. Black Vulture (Niagara): Up to two birds were reported this week from the Queenston area. BICKNELL'S THRUSH (Prince Edward): One bird was captured by Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory on September 26. Kirtland's Warbler (Hamilton): Cheryl Edgecombe found one in Sedgewick Park, Oakville on September 26. Dickcissel (Essex): Kiah Jasper reported one at Holiday Beach on September 21. Dickcissel (Norfolk): LPBO reported one at the tip of Long Point on September 22. Report compiled by Mike Burrell from a variety of sources, primarily eBird; most other sources are listed here: http://ofo.ca/site/content/ontario-hotlines-and-news