Hello Ontbirders!
The February 2009 issue of OFO News will be arriving in mailboxes soon.
Here are some of the stories you'll find contained within its 16 pages:
1. The Other Boreal Visitors by Seabrooke Leckie
Discussing the Boreal Owls in southern Ontario this winter.
2. The rise and fall of the Great Black-backed Gull on the Great Lakes
by Dave Moore
Examining the recent population trends of Great Black-backs in the province.
3. What do Pileated Woodpeckers and Hydro One have in common? by
Christine Vance
A look at initiatives by Hydro One to maintain woodpecker habitat while
still preserving their poles.
4. Green Birding by Christine Vance
Reducing your environmental impact while enjoying your favourite pastime.
5. Say What? Pronouncing Difficult Bird Names by Rob Maciver
6. Christmas Bird Count Day: The Wallaceburg/Walpole Island Christmas
Bird Count by P. Allen Woodliffe
7. Dunrobin Christmas Bird Count by Bruce Di Labio
8. Kenora Christmas Bird Count by Leo E. Heyens
9. Book Reviews by David H. Elder and Michael Patrikeev
Cranes: A Natural History of a Bird in Crisis by Janice M. Hughes
Owls of North America by Francis Backhouse
10. Baillie Birdathon 2008
Presents the results of last year's birdathon and introduces the stars
for 2009, John and Victoria Carley.
11. ORBC Notes: February 2009 by Jean Iron
12. Nikon Photo Quiz By Glenn Coady
An interesting raptor spotted in Toronto.
13. Carden Bluebirds update for 2008 by Herb Furniss
14. Changes to the OFO Board and Committees
Insert: 2009 Birdathon information and pledge form
If you are not an OFO member and are interested in becoming one, it's
not too late to sign up to receive this issue! For more information
visit: http://www.ofo.ca/aboutus/membership.php
Happy birding!
--Seabrooke Leckie
Lead editor, OFO News
South Frontenac, ON
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