[Ontbirds] Kingston Christmas Bird Count Summary

2012-12-20 Thread Chris Grooms
Results for the Kingston CC 2012 Summary by Dr. Ron Weir, Compiler for the Kingston CC A total of 58 birders faced unpleasant weather (rain and freezing rain) on Sunday 16 Dec 2012 and amassed a total of 108 different species of birds. This lies above the 21-year average of 103 species and

[Ontbirds] Dinner meeting tribute to the late Dr. Martin Edwards

2012-05-04 Thread Chris Grooms
or vegetarian. Chris Grooms ___ 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/

[Ontbirds] Amherst Island's-Owl Woods new rules

2010-02-10 Thread Chris Grooms
it. Do not bait owls with rodents. No flash photography allowed. No sound devices allowed. Do not remove branches or vegetation. Stay on the existing trails. Persons entering roped-off areas will be prosecuted. Report harassment of owls to 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667). Sincerely, Chris Grooms, President

[Ontbirds] Peregrine Falcon in Kingston

2009-01-21 Thread Chris Grooms
the park side (East) of Barrie St. at Stewart St. To get there take 401 to Sir John A. exit. south to Union and go left. follow Union to T onto Barrie St. Turn right and go a couple of blocks to Stewart St. Turn Left into the Park's parking area. Chris Grooms Kingston

[Ontbirds]KFN Amherst Island Nature Reserve, Please read

2006-12-19 Thread Chris Grooms
at the east end of Amherst Island MUST be accompanied by a KFN member. For KFN contact information or how to become a member, please visit http://kingstonfieldnaturalists.org/ . Thanks very much for your cooperation. Chris Grooms Vice President, KFN

[Ontbirds]Sandhill Cranes near Kingston

2006-10-19 Thread Chris Grooms
on to Henderson. Drive 250m to Florida Rd and turn Left. Drive about 5 Km and look for 4471. Search the large open fields on the south side of the road for 400m either side of 4471 (white house with candy cane driveway marker).Please Drive slowly on this part of the road so you don’t hit people’s pets. Chris