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

Hi! Yes migration is all linked to the weather. Wind direction is key, but if the weather is unsuitable where the birds are departing from no matter how good your wind is they won't arrive. Every year is different depending on the weather.

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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 · 07/11/2025

Fantastic stuff, certainly pay day for all your efforts.

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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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