[Ontbirds] ADMIN: Birding under winter conditions
It's time to reacquaint birders to the Ontario Field Ornithologists Code of Ethics http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/aboutus.ethics Specifically, the welfare of birds must come first. Given conditions this evening it is probably moot to restate the obvious, life as a bird is harsh. To survive, birds need to feed, they need their space, anyone watching or photographing birds needs to consider the impact their activity has on birds. Do not approach too closely, exercise restraint especially in winter. If a bird cannot feed it may not survive. I'm thinking about the Painted Bunting and the Harris's Sparrow in Oakville but this really applies to all birds in winter. Minimize disturbance and back off at the first sign of agitation. The welfare of birds must come first. -- --- Mark Cranford ONTBIRDS Coordinator Mississauga, ON mark.cranf...@ofo.ca 905 279 9576 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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
[Ontbirds] Bald eagle, Humber River
My apologies for this extremely late post, but the computer was down for a week. Monday, February 9, I was driving on the Gardiner Expressway in Toronto when a bald eagle flew over, north to south. Catching up on reports today, I see nothing noted in that area, so I suspect it has either moved on or may be hanging around somewhere upstream. Birders may wish to try various parks, and other accessible areas, upstream of the Gardiner. Dave Bailey ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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
[Ontbirds] Gyrfalcon - Sudbury
West end business park. Brown juvenile came from southview over the floodplain. Viewed by Henrique Pacheco, David Pryor, Deborah Pacheco, and Jim Carrey. Did not stay long at all. Great looks from behind the arena. West end business park behind the arena/training centre off Kelly Lake Rd. Henrique Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - 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
