Ethan, I'm replying to the list because Jeff Robinson (CWS) has asked that I notify him of any dead birds in the area. I collected 5 dead loons from Inverhuron this morning. If anyone else finds dead birds in Bruce County, please let me know so I can pass the information along to Jeff.
If anyone in the area can pick up some of the dead birds that Ethan reported it would be very helpful. I'll make arrangements to get them to Jeff this week. Thanks, Cindy Cartwright Saugeen Shores ----- Original Message ----- From: Ethan Meleg To: Ontbirds Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 9:46 PM Subject: [Ontbirds]dead loons, grebes, etc. - Lake Huron shoreline at Kincardine October 11 This morning I found many dead waterbirds washed ashore along a short stretch of beach (1km) directly south of the harbour/marina in Kincardine on Lake Huron. There were at least 10 Common Loons, 3 Red-necked Grebes, 2 Red-breasted Mergansers, 1 Greater Scaup and several cormorants and gulls (Ring-billed/Herring). I found another dead Common Loon on the beach near the town of Southampton. Considering I checked only a small length of this shoreline, it makes me wonder if this is occurring more extensively in this region. In an Ontbirds posting about a week ago, Doug McCrae noted dead birds washing up at Presqu'ile from presumed botulism. I'd be curious to hear if anyone else has noted similar observations lately (by private email please, not to the general ontbirds list). cheers, Ethan Meleg Tobermory [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS mailing list [email protected] To join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://mailman.hwcn.org/mailman/listinfo/ontbirds ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm
