From: Tim Mccarthy via Ontbirds, Col. Sam smith Park
Do I hear 9000? I know the Whimbrel Count has no real goals other than assisting in the conservation of these great birds but we can't help a little competitive enthusiasm seeping through. The total for this year at Whimbrel Point, after today's 215 new migrants now stands at 8,740. 4 days to go, get your money down. Also add 21 Common Loons 286 Whitewinged Scoters 3 Black Crowned Night Herons 110 Dunlin 10 Ruddy Turnstones 3 Willets (seen at 5.30 am) 1 Kildeer, and 9 million Chironomid Midges, down sharply from yesterday's 23 million (just kidding but it seemed like it Wayne's going to lead the charge tomorrow while I try to get a little life so I'll see you Tuesday Best Birds, Tim _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
