November 27 - My wife and I observed the American White Pelican was observed by me at Jack Custers Bird Sanctuary from 11:00 to 11:31 AM today. (Near the mouth of the Niagara River in the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake SSW of Virgil.) Although the bird seemed tame, I could rule out possible exotics such as Dalmatian Pelican (which I have observed in Turkey) and Pink-backed Pelican. Since the American White Pelican was being chased by the local Golden Retriever named "Billy", I saw it take a few short flights. The gray on the lower head, neck and dorsal wings and its location suggest this bird is a confused juvenile. If you want to meet the pelican and Billy look at the map and directions below. Jack Custers Bird Sanctuary on Concession Road 7 might be north instead of south of Niagara Stone Road, but there is a nice sign in front of the house. Pull in the dive way and then follow the dirt road to the parking lot and then walk the path to the elevated blind. Best Wishes for Great Birding, Bill Watson Buffalo Ornithological Society **************************************************************************** ************************* there is an American White Pelican at Jack Custers Bird Sanctuary in Niagara-on-the-Lake The Pelican has been at the pond for the last two days and was still there at 4:30 pm when I left. I asked permission from the owner to post this message but since it's only a small pond please be careful and try not to scare the bird. I am sure he would love seeing it swim in his pond for as long as possible Jack Custers Bird Sanctuary is located on Concession 7 just South of Niagara Stone Rd this is a link from Google Maps http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=1210+line+1+niagara+on+the+lake&hl=en&ll=43. 19672,-79.147536&spn=0.001343,0.002411&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=17.88511 4,39.506836&vpsrc=6&hnear=1210+Line+1+Rd,+Niagara-on-the-Lake,+Niagara+Regio nal+Municipality,+Ontario+L0S+1T0,+Canada&t=h&z=19 In a message dated 11/26/2011 5:50:24 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, davehv@gmail.com writes: I stopped by Jack Custers Bird Sanctuary at 5pm tonight and the American White Pelicank was still swimming in the pond. I talked to Jack Custer and he said over 200 people visited his sanctuary today. to visit the sanctuary here is a google maps link http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=1210+line+1+niagara+on+the+lake&hl=en&ll=43. 19672,-79.147536&spn=0.001343,0.002411&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=17.88511 4,39.506836&vpsrc=6&hnear=1210+Line+1+Rd,+Niagara-on-the-Lake,+Niagara+Regio nal+Municipality,+Ontario+L0S+1T0,+Canada&t=h&z=19 _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/