The total species reported for the three-day OFO Convention at Point Pelee and nearby areas (October 2-4) currently stands at 184 species. This beats the previous record-high convention total of 178 species at Presqu'ile (2012) and Point Pelee (2013).
Noteworthy species included: Eared Grebe, Golden Eagle, Black-legged Kittiwake, Sabine's Gull, Laughing Gull, Pomarine Jaeger, Parasitic Jaeger, Hooded Warbler and Nelson's Sparrow. Total species reported for each of the following are shown in parentheses: ducks (21), shorebirds (21), gulls (9), warblers (21) and sparrows (10). The complete species list will be posted on the OFO website (www.ofo.ca). Thanks again to all the organizers and trip leaders of this year's very successful convention. Hope to see you at the next OFO convention at Kingston on 23-25 September 2016. Good birding. Ron Tozer Convention Checklist Compiler Dwight, Ontario [email protected] _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
