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What

Pipevine Swallowtail (Battus philenor)

Observer

turtsmagurts

Date

July 13, 2017 07:01 PM EDT

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What

Western Flycatcher (Empidonax difficilis)

Date

November 26, 2023 10:20 AM EST

Description

Mega rarity found yesterday by Steve Charbonneau. A potential 1st record for Ontario.

We re-located the bird close to where Steve originally found it yesterday, along South Point Trail near the second bench (42.25669, -81.85286). Throughout the next two hours it remained in the same general area, sometimes disappearing for 5-10 minutes at a time and then reappearing along the trail. It was loosely associating with a Yellow Warbler. When we left, the flycatcher was a few hundred meters northeast of where we had originally observed it, around 42.25823, -81.85109, still along South Point Trail. It was quite active this morning and appeared to look healthy and alert. As far as I am aware, it hasn't been relocated since, but the poor weather that rolled in certainly isn't helping matters.

A tricky ID and both Western Flycatcher and Yellow-bellied Flycatcher have been floated as possibilities. In my opinion, this is a Western Flycatcher for the following reasons:

  • Single large gap in the primary tips when at rest, as opposed to even-width primary tips typical of YBFL.
  • Relatively drab wing panel, compared to the more contrasty black and white wing panel shown by YBFL.
  • Peaked crown. The bird was missing a couple of feathers in the crown but still appeared to have a much more peaked crown, much more so than any YBFL that I have seen.
  • While eyering shape is variable, this bird had a classic tear-dropped shape eye ring much wider behind the eye than in front.

-Bird appeared rather long-tailed, something that I noted both in the field and in photos.

I welcome any further opinions! Not an easy ID.....

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What

Eastern Wolf (Canis lycaon)

Observer

burke_korol

Date

December 2021

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What

Three Birds Orchid (Triphora trianthophoros)

Observer

allenwoodliffe

Date

August 2022

Description

Ongoing checking of this endangered species population. In flower on Aug 12, and not again until Aug 25. Looks to have a few more buds that may open in the next week or two. On the 25th, there were about 125 plants noted, probably a few more that were missed. Lots of doubles and even a triple. And this time there were more with a nice touch of magenta.

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What

Fen Orchid (Liparis loeselii)

Observer

pcatling

Date

June 2023

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What

Massasauga (Sistrurus catenatus)

Observer

willemspan

Date

August 2023

Photos / Sounds

What

Prothonotary Warbler (Protonotaria citrea)

Observer

allenwoodliffe

Date

June 2023

Description

Not in one of the more usual locations for this species to nest in the park, but I guess it works for this pair!

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What

Luna Moth (Actias luna)

Observer

david_legros

Date

June 20, 2023

Description

Lifer for individual in photo.

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What

Lone Star Tick (Amblyomma americanum)

Observer

shane_s1998

Date

June 4, 2023 10:25 PM EDT

Photos / Sounds

What

American Red Squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus)

Observer

allenwoodliffe

Date

February 2, 2023 01:06 PM EST

Description

Very unusual. It is probably the first confirmed record for Rondeau. Highly unexpected, and may have arrived via a load of firewood for the park's supply, or via a camper/trailer.

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What

Western Sandpiper (Calidris mauri)

Observer

allenwoodliffe

Date

December 18, 2022 12:20 PM EST

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What

Canada Lynx (Lynx canadensis)

Observer

maryml

Date

February 11, 2023 12:25 PM EST

Description

Possible Lynx track?

Photos / Sounds

What

Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens)

Observer

nkdawe

Date

May 25, 2022 10:10 AM EDT

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What

Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus)

Observer

dawnsherman

Date

August 22, 2021 06:51 PM EDT

Photos / Sounds

What

Common Checkered-Skipper (Burnsius communis)

Observer

kelynn

Date

September 14, 2022 01:48 PM EDT

Place

West Lorne (Google, OSM)

Photos / Sounds

What

Eastern Milksnake (Lampropeltis triangulum)

Observer

janbywater

Date

June 14, 2022 03:13 PM EDT

Description

Approximately 4 ft long

Photos / Sounds

What

Virginia Creeper Clearwing (Albuna fraxini)

Observer

lukeberg

Date

August 13, 2022 12:04 PM EDT

Photos / Sounds

What

Variegated Fritillary (Euptoieta claudia)

Date

June 16, 2022 04:43 PM EDT

Photos / Sounds

What

Little Yellow (Pyrisitia lisa)

Date

June 16, 2022 04:03 PM EDT

Photos / Sounds

What

Erythrina Borer (Terastia meticulosalis)

Observer

edwardmerks3141

Date

June 17, 2022 11:19 AM EDT

Photos / Sounds

What

Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus)

Observer

allenwoodliffe

Description

Bird was at a private residence for a few days, with significant logistical challenges for accessing by the likely crowds of birders wanting to see it. The consensus with the landowner was to not put the word out.

Photos / Sounds

What

American Toad (Anaxyrus americanus)

Observer

mikeburrell

Date

September 9, 2021 04:36 PM EDT

Photos / Sounds

What

Common Checkered-Skipper (Burnsius communis)

Observer

mikeburrell

Date

September 18, 2021 10:40 AM EDT

Photos / Sounds

What

Black-backed Woodpecker (Picoides arcticus)

Observer

jaymelewthwaite

Date

August 24, 2021 09:41 AM EDT

Photos / Sounds

What

Black-rimmed Prominent (Pheosia rimosa)

Observer

camryn_prikker

Date

July 16, 2020 06:45 AM EDT

Photos / Sounds

What

Star-nosed Mole (Condylura cristata)

Observer

camryn_prikker

Date

May 31, 2021 11:58 AM EDT

Photos / Sounds

What

Treble Bar (Aplocera plagiata)

Observer

camryn_prikker

Date

June 9, 2021 10:31 AM EDT

Photos / Sounds

What

Leafy Spurge Hawkmoth (Hyles euphorbiae)

Observer

livpom

Date

August 24, 2019 07:34 PM EDT

Photos / Sounds

What

Northern Shrike (Lanius borealis)

Observer

hannahdodington

Date

December 2, 2020 02:56 PM EST

Photos / Sounds

What

Baltimore Checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton)

Observer

dbeadle

Date

July 11, 2019 04:54 PM EDT

Description

Baltimore Checkerspot. Photographed at Minesing Swamp, Simcoe County, Ontario on 11 July 2019. One of my all-time favourites...

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What

Pacific Loon (Gavia pacifica)

Observer

jhskevington

Date

November 14, 2020 02:06 PM EST

Photos / Sounds

What

Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata)

Observer

allenwoodliffe

Date

November 11, 2020 04:19 PM EST

Photos / Sounds

What

Squash Vine Borer (Eichlinia cucurbitae)

Observer

reinerjakubowski

Date

July 12, 2020 03:15 PM EDT

Photos / Sounds

What

American Snout (Libytheana carinenta)

Observer

thomashossie

Date

August 3, 2020 04:00 PM EDT

Photos / Sounds

What

Beautiful Cosmopterix Moth (Cosmopterix pulchrimella)

Observer

pd_pratt

Date

July 6, 2020 12:06 PM EDT

Photos / Sounds

What

Giant Leopard Moth (Hypercompe scribonia)

Observer

pd_pratt

Date

October 5, 2020 02:26 PM EDT

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What

Human (Homo sapiens)

Observer

kevin_gevaert

Date

October 29, 2019 08:58 PM EDT

Description

Photos / Sounds

What

Tulip-tree Silkmoth (Callosamia angulifera)

Observer

kevin_gevaert

Date

July 15, 2020 04:31 PM EDT

Photos / Sounds

What

Baltimore Checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton)

Observer

dolanbohnert

Date

June 28, 2020 12:03 PM EDT

Place

Clinton (Google, OSM)

Photos / Sounds

What

Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora cecropia)

Observer

allenwoodliffe

Date

June 18, 2020 12:52 AM EDT

Photos / Sounds

What

Tulip-tree Silkmoth (Callosamia angulifera)

Observer

smackenzie

Date

April 29, 2020 01:14 PM EDT

Photos / Sounds

What

Madagascan Moon Moth (Argema mittrei)

Observer

tuenf

Date

October 25, 2014 06:59 AM CEST

Photos / Sounds

What

Yellow Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium parviflorum)

Observer

crazybirdy

Date

June 1, 2009

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What

Milbert's Tortoiseshell (Aglais milberti)

Observer

brianstoeser

Date

March 9, 2020 01:32 PM EDT

Description

This specimen was found floating around in my garage. I allowed it to climb in my hand and took this photo.

Photos / Sounds

What

Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus)

Observer

dowitcherqueen

Date

June 2019

Photos / Sounds

What

Southern Pink-striped Oakworm Moth (Anisota pellucida)

Observer

valleygirl

Date

February 3, 2020 07:58 PM EST

Photos / Sounds

What

Gray Partridge (Perdix perdix)

Observer

sarahlamond

Date

January 20, 2020 03:22 PM EST

Photos / Sounds

What

Fjaeldmark Dwarf Weaver (Erigone psychrophila)

Observer

airrocksun

Date

July 24, 2018 04:32 AM EDT

Photos / Sounds

What

Glover's Silkmoth (Hyalophora gloveri)

Observer

badger8181

Date

August 5, 2017 12:27 AM CDT

Photos / Sounds

What

Giant Leopard Moth (Hypercompe scribonia)

Observer

ohcarolina

Date

October 13, 2019 03:31 PM EDT

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