A reminder to all birders that Eastern Loggerhead Shrikes are already starting to make their way to their breeding grounds in Ontario. We would greatly appreciate if you would report any sightings of this endangered bird to Wildlife Preservation Canada on our toll free number 1-800-956-6608 or by e-mail to [email protected]. WE ARE ESPECIALLLY INTERESTED IN ANY BANDS SEEN. A majority of wild adults and all captive-release young received individual 4-colour combinations last season. NOTE: birds wearing RED OVER SILVER on the LEFT leg are 2009 captive release birds fitted with a GEOLOCATOR and these birds need to be caught in order to remove the tag and download information on migration routes and wintering grounds - therefore prompt reports to us are critical. So PLEASE have a careful look for any colour bands and report this with your sighting.
For more information on this unique and rare bird, their habitat, and current recovery efforts, go to www.shrike.ca Thank you in advance for your help. Jessica ********************************** Jessica Steiner Species Recovery Biologist Wildlife Preservation Canada RR#5 5420 Highway 6 North, Guelph ON N1H 6J2 Tel: 519-836-9314 Fax: 519-836-8840 [email protected] www.wildlifepreservation.ca _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
