Over 270 registrants (a record high) enjoyed a superlative 25th anniversary OFO Annual Convention at Leamington this past weekend. Field trips to Point Pelee National Park, Holiday Beach Conservation Area, St. Clair National Wildlife Area, Rondeau Provincial Park, Blenheim Sewage Lagoons, and nearby areas were undertaken on Saturday and Sunday, in great weather for birding.
An all-time high tally for OFO conventions of 168 species was achieved over the weekend. Highlights particularly appreciated by participants included: Snow Goose, Cackling Goose, Red-throated Loon, Golden Eagle, Peregrine Falcon, Long-billed Dowitcher, Little Gull, Sabine's Gull, Tufted Titmouse, Northern Wheatear, Cerulean Warbler, Grasshopper Sparrow, Le Conte's Sparrow, and Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow. As always, we wish to thank all the trip leaders and birders for their enthusiastic participation on the field trips. Already, we are looking forward to next year's great convention at Hamilton, tentatively set for 4 and 5 October 2008. Hope to see you there! Good birding. Ron Tozer OFO Convention Bird List Compiler _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdshow.htm ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm
