Despite the heat, 11 teams took part in the annual Carden Challenge. Winners in the Competitive Birding category with 133 species were the Cardenals (Dan Bone, Chris Ellingwood, Candice Talbot, Marc Hecnar and Lucas Handley). Followed closely by the Snakes on the Plain team from the Biodiversity category (Susan Blayney, Martin Parker, Luke Berg and Mathew Tobey) who had 127 species of birds along with numerous mammals, herps, butterflies and dragonflies.
At least two notable new species for the Challenge: a Redhead on Lake Dalrymple, and a White-winged Scoter on Canal Lake. The 2016 Carden Challenge raised more than $20,000 for conservation projects and stewardship actions on the Carden Alvar. Our thanks to everyone who participated or provided support. The Carden Alvar is located just north of the village of Kirkfield, between Orillia and Lindsay. _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] 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
