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James Lees

@jslees.bsky.social

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Birder in residence for LPBO (Long Point Bird Observatory) Canada. Tour Guide for Eagle-Eye Tours. British birder now living in Canada

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James Lees @jslees.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

A slow week of migration despite some rather suitable conditions @longpointbirds.bsky.social So still low numbers of expected migrants. However Ovenbird & Yellow Warbler did sneak in to keep us happy.

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James Lees @jslees.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

A few more warblers are arriving now @longpointbirds.bsky.social with 5 species seen yesterday. What will today bring?

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James Lees @jslees.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

The LPBO @longpointbirds.bsky.social Sightings Board is now updated to April the 15th. Check out the highlights from our first seasonal update! birdscanada.mediavalet.com/portals/LPBO

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James Lees @jslees.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

First Black and White-Warbler of the season today. Also increase in Hermit Thrushes & White-throated Sparrows @longpointbirds.bsky.social

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James Lees @jslees.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Quiet the last few days @longpointbirds.bsky.social with poor wind direction for migration. But some classy birds in the nets with Brown Thrasher & Rusty Blackbird both very welcome.

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James Lees @jslees.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

A few bits trickling in today @longpointbirds.bsky.social First but rather drab Pine Warbler, Purple Martin & Brown Thrasher. Nets are still catching some exquisite Fox Sparrows.

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James Lees @jslees.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Cold east wind today @longpointbirds.bsky.social Migration seems to be briefly paused. A few Fox Sparrows & Golden-crowned Kinglets banded. Also this western style or intergrade Junco about.

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James Lees @jslees.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Northern Flickers arrived in very impressive numbers @longpointbirds.bsky.social Over 600 counted in just two hours. Also hundreds of Kinglets & Creepers #birdmigration #birding

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James Lees @jslees.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

First day of the 2026 season @longpointbirds.bsky.social lots of Brown Creepers, Kinglets and Sapsuckers fresh in. Also Field & Chipping Sparrows new for the year.

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James Lees @jslees.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Eurasian Wigeon amongst the spectacle of 50,000 wildfowl in Long Point Bay. In contrast the first flycatchers have arrived @longpointbirds.bsky.social Eastern Phoebe.

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James Lees @jslees.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Spring arrivals but also some winter departures. This adult Northern Shrike might well be the last of the season @longpointbirds.bsky.social

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James Lees @jslees.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

More new arrivals @longpointbirds.bsky.social The first Osprey & Yellow-bellied Sapsucker of the season. Tree Swallows have also finally arrived in numbers. #spring #birding #ontario

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James Lees @jslees.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Decent arrival of early migrants @longpointbirds.bsky.social today. Lots of Brown Creepers, Golden-crowned Kinglets & Tree Swallows #spring #birding #ontario

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James Lees @jslees.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Great start to the year with 2 beautiful Snowy Owls (one in each photo). Also Rough-legged Hawks, Horned Larks & Snow Buntings. #birding #winter #Ontario

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James Lees @jslees.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

The strong southwest winds delivered this rather stunning first year White-eyed Vireo. After so many hours in the field this autumn, I was very pleased to take this reward for my efforts #rarebird #Ontario #birding

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James Lees @jslees.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Recently, half a dozen Gray Kingbirds have shown up well outside their normal range of the Caribbean. I caught up with this one, the 9th record for Ontario. #rarebird #birding #Ontario

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