Although Lynne Freeman has already very kindly notified the birding community of Alan's passing, I thought it important to forward this message from Bob Curry last night which has not made it through the system yet. Some OntBirds subscribers may not be aware of how important Alan was to the Ontario birding community.
Bill Ontbirders, It is my sad duty to report to you that Alan Wormington passed away this evening at a hospice in Leamington. Over the past few years but especially the past several weeks Alan has dealt with the ravages of cancer. Many friends and visitors have travelled to see Alan, especially in the last couple of weeks. His family and his "Leamington family" appreciate this support. As older birders know and newer birders need to know, Alan has been regarded by his peers as the finest field birder in the province. His contributions to knowledge of the status of birds in his beloved Point Pelee and indeed the entire province are unmatched over the period of his life. His writings on birds in Ontario are far too numerous to mention here but his legacy and his contributions will be appropriately acknowledged in the months to come. Ornithology in Ontario has suffered a great loss but no less is the loss that we his many birding and naturalist friends are now feeling. Alan was special. Bob Curry, Burlington, Ontario. _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
