[Ontbirds] Marsh Monitoring Program Volunteers Needed in Sudbury and North Bay
Marsh Monitoring Program Volunteers Needed in Sudbury and North Bay Bird Studies Canada is seeking volunteers to be trained as amphibian and/or bird monitors for wetland areas in Sudbury, North Bay, and surrounding regions. No prior experience is necessary. Interested nature lovers can attend Marsh Monitoring Program _http://www.bsc-eoc.org/volunteer/glmmp/index.jsp_ (MMP) Information and Orientation Sessions on: * Saturday, November 3, 8:30-3:00 at Science North (INCO Cavern), or * Sunday November 4, 9:00-3:00 p.m. at the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority Office. Returning participants are also welcome to attend, to meet program staff and refresh their survey technique. These presentations will provide information about the MMP, its survey protocols, and how the collected data are used. Volunteers will also be formally registered and assigned a monitoring route. Participants are invited to attend a marsh walk following the training session (12:45, bring your own bagged lunch). Financial support for this session has been provided by the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation. This event is free but participants must pre-register prior to Thursday, October 25 by contacting Kathy Jones at [EMAIL PROTECTED], or 1-888-448-2473 ext. 212. Sincerely, Kathy Jones Aquatic Surveys Volunteer and Data Coordinator Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160, Port Rowan ON N0E 1M0 Phone: 1-519-586-3531 ext. 212 Toll Free: 1-888-448-2473 ext. 212 Fax: 1-519-586-3532 E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Web Page www.bsc-eoc.org Understand Appreciate Conserve From time to time, BSC may send you information regarding our programs, special issues, membership, and other correspondence. If you would prefer not to receive this information, please contact us by mail at the address above or e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you. Au cours de l'année, Études d'Oiseaux Canada envoie de la documentation concernant ses programmes, ses activités ou autres. Si vous désirez ne pas recevoir cette information, faites-nous parvenir un message par la poste ou par courrier électronique à [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdshow.htm ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm
[Ontbirds] A 'Chorus Call' for Marsh and Bald Eagle Monitoring in Niagara, February 28, 2009
A 'Chorus Call' for Marsh and Bald Eagle Monitoring in Niagara, February 28, 2009 Through funding from Environment Canada's Great Lakes Sustainability Fund and the Niagara Community Foundation, Bird Studies Canada and the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority are pleased to host a free one-day Citizen Science Workshop on February 28, 2009 at the Ball's Falls Conservation Area, Jordan, Ontario. Interested citizens can come and learn about the importance of volunteer-based research, and the BSC/NPCA opportunities available in their area. Workshop highlights will include an in-depth introduction to the Marsh Monitoring Program (MMP) (www.bsc-eoc.org/volunteer/glmmp/) and its survey protocols, and a presentation about the Southern Ontario Bald Eagle Monitoring Project (www.bsc-eoc.org/research/speciesatrisk/baea/). This day-long event will be bring your own lunch and will include MMP registration, route assignment, and field training in the afternoon. The workshop is free but pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Cindy Pilkington toll-free at 1-888-448-2473 ext. 122 or by email at cpilking...@birdscanada.orgmailto:cpilking...@birdscanada.org. Sincerely, Kathy Jones Aquatic Surveys Volunteer and Data Coordinator Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160, Port Rowan ON N0E 1M0 Phone: 1-519-586-3531 ext. 124 Toll Free: 1-888-448-2473 ext. 212 Fax: 1-519-586-3532 E-mail aqsur...@bsc-eoc.org mailto:aqsur...@bsc-eoc.orgWeb Page www.bsc-eoc.org Understand Appreciate Conserve Visit NatureCounts for MMP materials, protocols and forms (www.bsc-eoc.org/birdmon/mmphttp://www.bsc-eoc.org/birdmon/mmp). How are your amphibian identification skills? Contact me for information on the North American Amphibian Monitoring Program online amphibian quiz. From time to time, BSC may send you information regarding our programs, special issues, membership, and other correspondence. If you would prefer not to receive this information, please contact us by mail at the address above or e-mail rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. Thank you. Au cours de l'année, Études d'Oiseaux Canada envoie de la documentation concernant ses programmes, ses activités ou autres. Si vous désirez ne pas recevoir cette information, faites-nous parvenir un message par la poste ou par courrier électronique à rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Marsh Monitoring Program Orientation and Training Sessions
Hi Everyone Mark Cranford has approved this posting. Bird Studies Canada, in conjunction with Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, the Grand River Conservation Authority and the St. Lawrence River Institute, has scheduled three Marsh Monitoring Program Orientation and Training Session across Ontario. Two Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program sessions will be held on 3 November 2005 at the Brant Rod and Gun Club near Brantford, ON and on 12 November 2005 at the Scanlon Nature Centre north of Bradford, ON. Anyone interested in learning more about these sessions should contact Kris Dobney by e-mail at [EMAIL PROTECTED] for a registration package. A third session for the Marsh Monitoring Program Ambassador Initiative of Eastern Ontario will be held on 20 November 2005 at the Cooper Marsh Visitor Centre near Cornwall. Anyone interested in the Cornwall session should contact Jordan Kevan by email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] To learn more about the St. Lawrence River Institute visit www.riverinstitute.ca. Funding for these sessions have been provided by TD Friends of the Environment and the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Kathy Jones Aquatic Surveys Volunteer and Data Coordinator Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160, Port Rowan ON N0E 1M0 Phone: 1-519-586-3531 ext. 212 Toll Free: 1-888-448-2473 ext. 212 Fax: 1-519-586-3532 E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Web Page www.bsc-eoc.org Understand Appreciate Conserve From time to time, BSC may send you information regarding our programs, special issues, membership, and other correspondence. If you would prefer not to receive this information, please contact us by mail at the address above or e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you. Au cours de l'année, Études d'Oiseaux Canada envoie de la documentation concernant ses programmes, ses activités ou autres. Si vous désirez ne pas recevoir cette information, faites-nous parvenir un message par la poste ou par courrier électronique à [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Ontbirds] Marsh Monitoring Program Training and Orientation Session in Belleville, Ontario
Bird Studies Canada's Marsh Monitoring Program (MMP), in conjunction with Terry Sprague, Environment Canada, the Bay of Quinte Remedial Action Plan and Quinte Conservation are looking for outdoor adventurers to be trained as amphibian and/or bird monitors (no prior experience necessary) for wetland areas in the Bay of Quinte region. The workshop takes place at Quinte Conservation on Tuesday evening, March 28th, commencing at 7:00 p.m. Quinte Conservation is located just west of the Wallbridge/Loyalist Road traffic lights on Highway 2, Belleville. Kathy Jones, BSC's Aquatic Surveys Volunteer and Data coordinator will be giving a multi-media presentation on the program. For more information please contact Kathy Jones by e-mail at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit Terry Sprague's web site at http://www.naturestuff.net/index.php?option=com_contenttask=viewid=43Itemid=31 . Pre-registration is not required for this event. Kathy Jones Aquatic Surveys Volunteer and Data Coordinator Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160, Port Rowan ON N0E 1M0 Phone: 1-519-586-3531 ext. 212 Toll Free: 1-888-448-2473 ext. 212 Fax: 1-519-586-3532 E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Web Page www.bsc-eoc.org From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thu Mar 16 11:45:35 2006 Return-Path: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Delivered-To: ontbirds@hwcn.org Received: from BAYC1-PASMTP09.BAYC1.HOTMAIL.COM (bayc1-pasmtp09.bayc1.hotmail.com [65.54.191.169]) by king.hwcn.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 8D5AE639FB for ontbirds@hwcn.org; Thu, 16 Mar 2006 11:45:14 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Originating-IP: [64.230.52.175] X-Originating-Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: from algodell ([64.230.52.175]) by BAYC1-PASMTP09.BAYC1.HOTMAIL.COM over TLS secured channel with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.1830); Thu, 16 Mar 2006 08:46:23 -0800 From: Steve Ansell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ontbirds@hwcn.org Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 11:44:19 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Mailer: Microsoft Office Outlook, Build 11.0.5510 Thread-Index: AcZJGN8Ph3aoDFUMSISTGbfwo0lDww=X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2180 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-OriginalArrivalTime: 16 Mar 2006 16:46:24.0296 (UTC) FILETIME=[29531A80:01C64919] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.1 Subject: [Ontbirds]Gyrfalcon - Ottawa X-BeenThere: ontbirds@hwcn.org X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.1 Precedence: list X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 16:45:35 - This morning a grey morph GYRFALCON flew over the northwest corner of Clyde Woods and across the Clyde Quarry in Ottawa. This is quite possibly the same bird that has been reported a couple of times over the last month in the Central Experimental Farm area, as the colour looked very similar to the previously posted photo at: http://ca.geocities.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/rba06.htm#Gyrfalcon2 Directions: From Hwy 417 in Ottawa, exit south onto Maitland Ave, then turn left on Glenmount Ave to access the north end of this section of Clyde Ave. The bird was seen over the road here and to the northwest over the quarry. Steve Ansell Ottawa, ON From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thu Mar 16 16:08:32 2006 Return-Path: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Delivered-To: ontbirds@hwcn.org Received: from sunfep1.cogeco.net (smtp.cogeco.net [216.221.81.25]) by king.hwcn.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id AA0A063897 for ontbirds@hwcn.org; Thu, 16 Mar 2006 16:08:12 -0500 (EST) Received: from cogeco.ca (smtp.cogeco.net [216.221.81.25]) by sunfep1.cogeco.net (Postfix) with SMTP id 0E6791B8A for ontbirds@hwcn.org; Thu, 16 Mar 2006 16:08:13 -0500 (EST) Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ontbirds@hwcn.org X-Mailer: Cogeco Webmail - complaints to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ( 172.166.50.67 - [EMAIL PROTECTED] ) X-Originating-IP: 172.166.50.67 Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 16:08:12 -0500 Message-id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Subject: [Ontbirds] Hamilton Naturalists Club Birding Report - Thursday, March 16th, 2006 X-BeenThere: ontbirds@hwcn.org X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.1 Precedence: list Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 21:08:33 - On Thursday, March 16th, 2006 this is the HNC Birding Report BLUE-WINGED TEAL SANDHILL CRANE AMERICAN WOODCOCK EASTERN MEADOWLARK BREWERS BLACKBIRD Turkey Vulture Tundra Swan Wood Duck American Widgeon Northern Shoveler Northern Pintail Green-winged Teal Canvasback Ring-necked Duck Hooded Merganser Northern Harrier Northern Goshawk Red-shouldered Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Bald Eagle Northern Shrike Ring-necked Pheasant Killdeer Snowy Owl Common Raven Eastern Bluebird Red-winged Blackbird Rusty Blackbird Common Grackle The warm weather of last weekend filtered in more migrants as a second wave of birds came through. This week our new
[Ontbirds]Marsh Monitoring Program Training Sessions in Ontario
Bird Studies Canada's Marsh Monitoring Program (MMP) is seeking wetland enthusiasts to be trained as amphibian and/or marsh bird monitors (no prior experience necessary) for wetland areas in Ontario. As part of this program several MMP Training and Orientation Sessions are being held throughout the province. Anyone interested in participating in the MMP can attend one of the following sessions: * Belleville: Thursday 1 March 7:00 p.m. at the Quinte Conservation office: Surveying Frogs and Toads; Contact Terry Sprague at [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Windsor: Saturday 3 March 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Ojibway Nature Centre (space is very limited; pre-registration required); Contact Wanda Haydt at; [EMAIL PROTECTED] . * Kingston: Saturday 3 March 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Kingston Public Library; contact John Cooke at [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Belleville: Friday 9 March 7:00 p.m. at the Quinte Conservation office, Marsh Bird Monitoring, contact Terry Sprague at [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Barrie: Saturday 17 March 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Georgian College; contact Wanda Haydt at [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Port Rowan/Long Point: Saturday 24 March 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Bird Studies Canada Headquarters; contact Wanda Haydt at [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Ottawa: Monday 26 March 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Carleton University, Nesbitt Building; contact Wanda Haydt at [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Cornwall: Wednesday 28 March 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; for more information contact Jordan Kevan at [EMAIL PROTECTED], (613) 936-6620 ext. 224. * Arnprior: Tuesday 3 April; meeting of the MacNamara Field Naturalists; for more information contact Ryan Zimmerling at [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information please email the contact provided or phone Wanda Haydt at Bird Studies Canada (1-888-448-2473 ext. 214). The Belleville sessions are funded by the Great Lakes Sustainability Fund, while all other sessions are funded by Toronto Dominion Friends of the Environment Foundation. Kathy Jones Aquatic Surveys Volunteer and Data Coordinator Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160, Port Rowan ON N0E 1M0 Phone: 1-519-586-3531 ext. 212 Toll Free: 1-888-448-2473 ext. 212 Fax: 1-519-586-3532 E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Web Page www.bsc-eoc.org Understand Appreciate Conserve From time to time, BSC may send you information regarding our programs, special issues, membership, and other correspondence. If you would prefer not to receive this information, please contact us by mail at the address above or e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you. Au cours de l'année, Études d'Oiseaux Canada envoie de la documentation concernant ses programmes, ses activités ou autres. Si vous désirez ne pas recevoir cette information, faites-nous parvenir un message par la poste ou par courrier électronique à [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Ontbirds] FW: Participants needed for Central Ontario Whip-poor-will surveys (ontbirds)
Hi everyone Bird Studies Canada - Ontario Region is seeking volunteers to conduct Whip-poor-will surveys at existing Central Ontario Owl Survey routes this June, and we are hoping that you will be able to help. Surveys will take place on a single evening at assigned locations and will be timed to coincide with the full moon. The protocol will require: * one survey to be completed between June 19th and June 26th; * survey routes will follow the exact layout of existing owl routes (route information provided); * each stop will be surveyed for 6 minutes; * survey starts 30 minutes after sunset; * electronic copies of protocols and data forms will be provided; * paper copies of data will need to be returned to Kathy Jones at Bird Studies Canada no later than July 10th, 2010; You can use the link below to see if an existing route is available near you. The associated Google map shows the first station of each 2010 Ontario Whip-poor-will Project survey route. If you would like to participate please review the map, choose a route(s) and send Kathy Jones the id [e.g. 1-1]. You can choose either a red route or a blue route, green routes are no longer available. Route selection will be given on a first come, first serve basis. Once I have confirmed your route selection I will send you a map showing the stations and a way point table. Map link: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8hl=enmsa=0msid=107905494735430503464.00045254f4760f08dll=47.100045,-77.827148spn=13.971267,27.290039z=5iwloc=000455c48a8e5b840 Please let me know if you are interested in surveying by 18 June 2010. Casual observations of Whip-poor-wills are also welcome. These can be emailed directly to Kathy Jones with Whip-poor-will report in the subject line. For each observation please include the date, time, number of birds, geographic location (latitude longitude or UTM) and the nearest town. Additional information and data forms will be made available at http://www.birdscanada.org/birdmon/wpwi/ as they become available. We hope that you will join us in this new and exciting opportunity. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Kathy Jones Volunteer Coordinator -- Ontario (Canadian Lakes Loon Survey) Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160, Port Rowan ON N0E 1M0 Toll Free: 1-888-448-2473 ext. 124 Fax: 1-519-586-3532 E-mail: volunt...@birdscanada.org Web Page: www.birdscanada.org Understand Appreciate Conserve Canadian Lakes Loon Survey Online Registration www.birdscanada.org/shopping/shop.jsphttp://www.birdscanada.org/shopping/shop.jsp NatureCounts www.birdscanada.org/birdmon From time to time, BSC may send you information regarding our programs, special issues, membership, and other correspondence. If you would prefer not to receive this information, please contact us by mail at the address above or e-mail rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. Thank you. Au cours de l'année, Études d'Oiseaux Canada envoie de la documentation concernant ses programmes, ses activités ou autres. Si vous désirez ne pas recevoir cette information, faites-nous parvenir un message par la poste ou par courrier électronique à rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Short-eared Owl Sightings Needed!
Short-eared Owl Sightings Needed! Bird Studies Canada is asking birders to report any sightings of Short-eared Owls that they see in Ontario this winter; please include: - Your name and contact information - Date and time of sighting - Habitat (grassy field, pasture, marsh, etc.) - Number of birds seen - Behaviour (flying, perching, hunting) - Detailed location of sighting (geographical coordinates preferred) If you would like to report a sighting, or if you're interested in volunteering to monitor known roost sites across southern Ontario (or know of a site that hosts wintering Short-eared Owls), please contact Kathy Jones, 1-888-448-2473 ext.124, volunt...@birdscanada.orgmailto:volunt...@birdscanada.org. Data from this study will allow the determination of seasonal habitats occupied by the owl, and identify important breeding and wintering sites. Updates on our satellite-tracked owls are available through our Owl Tracker at http://www.birdscanada.org/research/speciesatrisk/seow/index.jsp?targetpg=owltrackerlang=EN. Sightings from other provinces can be directed to www.ebird.cahttp://www.ebird.ca Sincerely, Kathy Jones Ontario Volunteer Coordinator (Canadian Lakes Loon Survey) Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160, Port Rowan ON N0E 1M0 Toll Free: 1-888-448-2473 ext. 124 Fax: 1-519-586-3532 E-mail: volunt...@birdscanada.org Web Page: www.birdscanada.org Understand Appreciate Conserve From time to time, BSC may send you information regarding our programs, special issues, membership, and other correspondence. If you would prefer not to receive this information, please contact us by mail at the address above or e-mail rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. Thank you. Au cours de l'année, Études d'Oiseaux Canada envoie de la documentation concernant ses programmes, ses activités ou autres. Si vous désirez ne pas recevoir cette information, faites-nous parvenir un message par la poste ou par courrier électronique à rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Bird Studies Canada - Wetland Survey Field Crew Positions Available for the Lower Great Lakes
Wetland Survey Field Crew Positions Available for the Lower Great Lakes Bird Studies Canada seeks two Wetland Bird and Amphibian Survey Technicians to work as part of a two-person traveling field crew. The field crew will survey bird and amphibian species in selected Great Lakes coastal wetlands located throughout southern and central Ontario, and potentially southeast Michigan and northwest Ohio. The contract duration is 21 March, 2011 to 15 July, 2011, and is based at Bird Studies Canada Headquarters at Port Rowan, ON. For more information, please view the job posting at http://www.bsc-eoc.org/about/jobs/index.jsp?lang=EN#WETLAND. Sincerely, Kathy Jones Ontario Volunteer Coordinator (Canadian Lakes Loon Survey) Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160, Port Rowan ON N0E 1M0 Toll Free: 1-888-448-2473 ext. 124 Fax: 1-519-586-3532 E-mail: volunt...@birdscanada.org Web Page: www.birdscanada.org Understand Appreciate Conserve See Avian Conservation and Ecology http://www.ace-eco.org/ for a special features on Aerial Insectivores From time to time, BSC may send you information regarding our programs, special issues, membership, and other correspondence. If you would prefer not to receive this information, please contact us by mail at the address above or e-mail rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. Thank you. Au cours de l'année, Études d'Oiseaux Canada envoie de la documentation concernant ses programmes, ses activités ou autres. Si vous désirez ne pas recevoir cette information, faites-nous parvenir un message par la poste ou par courrier électronique à rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program - call for volunteers
Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program - call for volunteers Volunteers are needed this Spring to play an important part in the Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program. The Marsh Monitoring Program provides long-term monitoring of marsh birds and anurans (frogs and toads) in marshes throughout the Great Lakes basin. Data collected is used to monitor the health of the Great Lakes and its marshes.Materials will be mailed out to participants in early March so if you are interested, please contact Kathy Jones at volunt...@birdscanada.orgmailto:volunt...@birdscanada.org. You may view a map of available marsh monitoring routes at http://www.google.com/fusiontables/DataSource?snapid=127234. When reviewing the map, click on the dot to learn if the marsh is available for birds, amphibians or both ( if not text the route has been assigned). For more information on the Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program visit www.birdscanada.org/volunteer/glmmphttp://www.birdscanada.org/volunteer/glmmp. Sincerely, Kathy Jones Ontario Volunteer Coordinator (Canadian Lakes Loon Survey) Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160, Port Rowan ON N0E 1M0 Toll Free: 1-888-448-2473 ext. 124 Fax: 1-519-586-3532 E-mail: volunt...@birdscanada.orgmailto:volunt...@birdscanada.org Web Page: www.birdscanada.orghttp://www.birdscanada.org Understand Appreciate Conserve See Avian Conservation and Ecology http://www.ace-eco.org/ for a special features on Aerial Insectivores From time to time, BSC may send you information regarding our programs, special issues, membership, and other correspondence. If you would prefer not to receive this information, please contact us by mail at the address above or e-mail rkir...@bsc-eoc.orgmailto:rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. Thank you. Au cours de l'année, Études d'Oiseaux Canada envoie de la documentation concernant ses programmes, ses activités ou autres. Si vous désirez ne pas recevoir cette information, faites-nous parvenir un message par la poste ou par courrier électronique à rkir...@bsc-eoc.orgmailto:rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Marsh Monitoring Program Survey Contractor(s) Needed
Marsh Monitoring Program Survey Contractor(s) Needed Bird Studies Canada seeks one or more qualified individuals to conduct bird and amphibian (frog and toad) surveys in Canadian Great Lakes coastal wetlands within any of the following regions: eastern Lake Ontario, western Lake Ontario, St. Clair River/Lake St. Clair/Detroit River, central Lake Huron/Bruce Peninsula, southern Georgian Bay. This contract is for approximately 80 hours of work between March 29, 2011 and July 15, 2011. Work tasks include attending a 1-day protocol training meeting at Bird Studies Canada HQ (travel expenses covered), locating/establishing and georeferencing survey stations using GPS, conducting amphibian and wetland bird surveys where required, and uploading data to an online database. Surveys will occur at approximately five distinct wetland sites within any of the above regions. Bird surveys will occur during early morning and/or evening hours; amphibian surveys will occur following sunset. Boat/canoe access may be required for certain wetlands, while others may be accessed on foot. Survey materials (e.g., survey forms, bird call broadcast CD, protocol instruction manuals) will be provided. Participation with a partner/assistant is strongly recommended. Eligible candidates must be able to identify wetland bird species by sight and sound, and be able to identify frog and toad species by sound; must be comfortable walking near or around wetland habitats; must have access to, and skills required to use, personal watercraft (e.g., canoe, kayak); must provide own binoculars; and must be available to conduct surveys when date and weather/temperature conditions are appropriate. Some monetary reimbursement for mileage and travel time will be provided. For other payment details and additional information, please contact Ryan Archer, Aquatic Survey Programs Coordinator, Bird Studies Canada at 1-888-448-2473 ext. 168 (toll-free) or rarc...@birdscanada.org Sincerely, Kathy Jones Ontario Volunteer Coordinator (Canadian Lakes Loon Survey) Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160, Port Rowan ON N0E 1M0 Toll Free: 1-888-448-2473 ext. 124 Fax: 1-519-586-3532 E-mail: volunt...@birdscanada.org Web Page: www.birdscanada.org Understand Appreciate Conserve See Avian Conservation and Ecology http://www.ace-eco.org/ for a special features on Aerial Insectivores From time to time, BSC may send you information regarding our programs, special issues, membership, and other correspondence. If you would prefer not to receive this information, please contact us by mail at the address above or e-mail rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. Thank you. Au cours de l'année, Études d'Oiseaux Canada envoie de la documentation concernant ses programmes, ses activités ou autres. Si vous désirez ne pas recevoir cette information, faites-nous parvenir un message par la poste ou par courrier électronique à rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Ontario Eastern Whip-poor-will Project - participants and observations wanted.
Hi Everyone
Eastern Whip-poor-wills are now back on their breeding territories and we have
already received several observation reports from last year's Ontario
Whip-poor-will Project participants. The peak period for hearing the iconic
call of the Eastern Whip-poor-will is coming up soon, as this crepuscular
species calls most frequently on bright moonlit nights in June. This month the
full moon is on the 15th so the prime survey window for the Central Ontario
Eastern Whip-poor-will roadside surveys is June 8 through 15.
Bird Studies Canada is again seeking volunteers to provide casual reports on
Eastern Whip-poor-wills and to conduct Central Ontario Road-side Surveys. To
find out more about this project and the survey protocol visit
www.birdscanada.org/birdmon/wpwihttp://www.birdscanada.org/birdmon/wpwi.
Includes in the guide is a map link showing available and assigned routes
throughout Ontario.
A simple online form
{www.surveymonkey.com/s/VF89FYDhttp://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VF89FYD} is now
available for reporting the location of any Eastern Whip-poor-will you hear in
Ontario this summer. To register for the roadside survey please contact Kathy
Jones, Ontario Volunteer Coordinator, at
volunt...@birdscanada.orgmailto:volunt...@birdscanada.org.
Please let me know if you are interested in surveying by 06 June 2011.
We hope that you will join us in this exciting opportunity.
Sincerely,
Kathy Jones
Ontario Volunteer Coordinator (Canadian Lakes Loon Survey)
Bird Studies Canada
P.O. Box 160, Port Rowan ON N0E 1M0
Toll Free: 1-888-448-2473 ext. 124 Fax: 1-519-586-3532
E-mail: volunt...@birdscanada.org
Web Page: www.birdscanada.org
Understand Appreciate Conserve
From time to time, BSC may send you information regarding our programs,
special issues, membership, and other correspondence. If you would prefer not
to receive this information, please contact us by mail at the address above or
e-mail rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. Thank you.
___
ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial
birding organization.
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Re: [Ontbirds] Ontario Eastern Whip-poor-will Project - participants and observations wanted.
Hi Everyone -
I resent because the links were duplicated in plain text -- sorry; the links
below will be easier to work with.
Eastern Whip-poor-wills are now back on their breeding territories and we have
already received several observation reports from last year's Ontario
Whip-poor-will Project participants. The peak period for hearing the iconic
call of the Eastern Whip-poor-will is coming up soon, as this crepuscular
species calls most frequently on bright moonlit nights in June. This month the
full moon is on the 15th so the prime survey window for the Central Ontario
Eastern Whip-poor-will roadside surveys is June 8 through 15.
Bird Studies Canada is again seeking volunteers to provide casual reports on
Eastern Whip-poor-wills and to conduct Central Ontario Road-side Surveys. To
find out more about this project and the survey protocol visit
www.birdscanada.org/birdmon/wpwi. Includes in the guide is a map link showing
available and assigned routes throughout Ontario.
A simple online form {www.surveymonkey.com/s/VF89FYD} is now available for
reporting the location of any Eastern Whip-poor-will you hear in Ontario this
summer. To register for the roadside survey please contact Kathy Jones,
Ontario Volunteer Coordinator, at volunt...@birdscanada.org.
Please let me know if you are interested in surveying by 06 June 2011.
We hope that you will join us in this exciting opportunity.
Sincerely,
Kathy Jones
Ontario Volunteer Coordinator (Canadian Lakes Loon Survey)
Bird Studies Canada
P.O. Box 160, Port Rowan ON N0E 1M0
Toll Free: 1-888-448-2473 ext. 124 Fax: 1-519-586-3532
E-mail: volunt...@birdscanada.org
Web Page: www.birdscanada.org
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From time to time, BSC may send you information regarding our programs,
special issues, membership, and other correspondence. If you would prefer not
to receive this information, please contact us by mail at the address above or
e-mail rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. Thank you.
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ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial
birding organization.
Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca
For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
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ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial
birding organization.
Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca
For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Bird Studies Canada is looking for information on Bank Swallows in Ontario.
Bird Studies Canada is looking for information on Bank Swallows in Ontario. Did you see a colony of Bank Swallows this summer? Bird Studies Canada's Ontario Region is looking for information on Bank Swallow colonies. These highly colonial birds nest in eroding vertical banks along shorelines, rivers, and also in gravel/sand pits among other places. If you know of a Bank Swallow colony, we ask that you take a minute and visit Ontario Bank Swallow Casual Reporting Formhttp://www.surveymonkey.com/s/bankswallow and record information on the location, colony habitat type, and number of Bank Swallow burrows observed. Please note that you will need your location coordinates in latitude/longitude - tips on how to easily find these coordinates are available on the online data entry form. For more information on Bank Swallows and the Bird Studies Canada Ontario Bank Swallow Project visit Ontario Bank Swallow Projecthttp://www.birdscanada.org/research/speciesatrisk/bans/ . Sincerely, Kathy Jones Ontario Volunteer Coordinator (Canadian Lakes Loon Survey) Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160, Port Rowan ON N0E 1M0 Toll Free: 1-888-448-2473 ext. 124 Fax: 1-519-586-3532 E-mail: volunt...@birdscanada.orgmailto:volunt...@birdscanada.org Web Page: www.birdscanada.orghttp://www.birdscanada.org Understand Appreciate Conserve Look for project resources, enter data or view results online! http://www.birdscanada.org/birdmon From time to time, BSC may send you information regarding our programs, special issues, membership, and other correspondence. If you would prefer not to receive this information, please contact us by mail at the address above or e-mail rkir...@bsc-eoc.orgmailto:rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. Thank you. Au cours de l'année, Études d'Oiseaux Canada envoie de la documentation concernant ses programmes, ses activités ou autres. Si vous désirez ne pas recevoir cette information, faites-nous parvenir un message par la poste ou par courrier électronique à rkir...@bsc-eoc.orgmailto:rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Bird Studies Canada is looking for Short-eared Owl reports -- any time this winter, anywhere in Canada
Dear Birders Bird Studies Canada Ontario Region is interested in identifying Short-eared Owl locations across Canada and, in particular, Ontario. BSC has developed a simple online reporting tool and we ask anyone who sees Short-eared Owls to report them using the Short-eared Owl Observation Formhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Short-earedOwls. To provide a complete report we ask that you include the date and location (ideally latitude and longitude), and basic information on the owl(s) behaviour. We have included mapping and coordinates conversion tools on the website form to make reporting easy. For more information on Bird Studies Canada's Short-eared Owl monitoring visit www.birdscanada.org/research/speciesatrisk/seowhttp://www.birdscanada.org/research/speciesatrisk/seow . Kathy Jones, Ontario Volunteer Coordinator, Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160, Port Rowan, ON N0E 1M0 volunt...@birdscanada.orgmailto:volunt...@birdscanada.org www.birdscanada.orghttp://www.birdscanada.org Please vote for and help support our new program - Swifts in Schools! http://fuellingchange.com/ Seeing other Birds of Prey? Consider reporting other species to www.ebird.cahttp://www.ebird.ca so that your information contributes to the Avian Knowledge Network. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] ontbirds: Survey Routes available in Ontario for the American Woodcock Singing-ground Survey
The American Woodcock Singing-ground Survey (AWSGS) monitors the size of American Woodcock breeding populations in North America. The data collected is a key tool used to guide federal, state and provincial American Woodcock programs. Each year, Ontario participants donate one spring evening, between April 20 and May 20, to survey a roadside route. During a survey, route runners follow a standard protocol stopping for 2 minutes at pre-assigned route points and counting all American Woodcocks seen or heard. Route runners must ensure they survey within a very tight survey window and must enter the data online immediately. Bird Studies Canada has available routes to assign. If interested in surveying, please visit the online route maphttps://www.google.com/fusiontables/DataSource?snapid=S444255xyYd and review available routes (red markers), To register, contact Kathy Jones (volunt...@birdscanada.orgmailto:volunt...@birdscanada.org) identifying your interest and your preferred route choices. The American Woodcock Singing Ground Survey is a USFWS program, delivered in Ontario in partnership with Bird Studies Canada, Environment Canada, and Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. This message is being distributed with the permission of the Ontbirds Coordinator. Kathy Jones Ontario Volunteer Coordinator (Canadian Lakes Loon Survey) Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160 Port Rowan, ON N0E 1M0 volunt...@birdscanada.org www.birdscanada.orgwww.birdscanada.org%20 Toll Free 1-888-448-2473 ext. 124 [cid:image001.png@01CD0D94.17677730]http://facebook.com/VolunteerBSCOntario [cid:image002.gif@01CD0D94.17677730] https://twitter.com/#!/BSCOnt Visit Ontario Swiftwach on Facebook www.facebook.com/OntarioSwifthttp://www.facebook.com/OntarioSwift From time to time, BSC may send you information regarding our programs, special issues, membership, and other correspondence. If you would prefer not to receive this information, please contact us by mail at the address above or e-mail rkir...@bsc-eoc.orgmailto:rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. Thank you. Au cours de l'année, Études d'Oiseaux Canada envoie de la documentation concernant ses programmes, ses activités ou autres. Si vous désirez ne pas recevoir cette information, faites-nous parvenir un message par la poste ou par courrier électronique à rkir...@bsc-eoc.orgmailto:rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Ontbirds Are Chimney Swifts Back in your area
Are Chimney Swifts Back in your area? Please let us know when Chimney Swifts return to your home town by emailing me or by positing to the Ontario SwiftWatch facebook page at www.fb.com/ontarioswift . Kathy Jones https://mail.bsc-eoc.org/owa/?ae=Itemt=IPM.Notea=New#Ontario Volunteer Coordinator, Bird Studies Canada, volunt...@birdscanada.org Help us and vote for theStudents for a Swift Recovery project by the end of the day at www.fuellingchange.com. Your Vote counts! ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] FW: Ontbirds Are Chimney Swifts Back in your area
Everyone Thank you for all the wonderful information on the arrivals of Chimney Swifts back into Ontario. You help is greatly appreciated. If you continue to see chimney swifts and can identify a chimney they are using as a roost or a nest I ask that you report it to the simple, easy to use, OntarioSwiftWatch data formhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/s/OntarioSwiftWatch . Thanks again for all your help and thanks to ontbirds as well. Kathy Jones Ontario Volunteer Coordinator Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160 Port Rowan, ON N0E 1M0 volunt...@birdscanada.org www.birdscanada.orgwww.birdscanada.org%20 Toll Free 1-888-448-2473 ext. 124 [cid:image001.png@01CD29FA.F920EDA0]http://facebook.com/VolunteerBSCOntario [cid:image002.gif@01CD29FA.F920EDA0] https://twitter.com/#!/BSCOnt Visit Ontario Swiftwatch on Facebook www.facebook.com/OntarioSwifthttp://www.facebook.com/OntarioSwift From time to time, BSC may send you information regarding our programs, special issues, membership, and other correspondence. If you would prefer not to receive this information, please contact us by mail at the address above or e-mail rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. Thank you. -Original Message- From: Kathy Jones Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 6:53 PM To: birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject: Ontbirds Are Chimney Swifts Back in your area Are Chimney Swifts Back in your area? Please let us know when Chimney Swifts return to your home town by emailing me or by positing to the Ontario SwiftWatch facebook page at www.fb.com/ontarioswifthttp://www.fb.com/ontarioswift . Kathy Jones ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Whip-poor-will Observations and Surveyors Needed in Ontario
Whip-poor-will Observations and Surveyors Needed in Ontario Eastern Whip-poor-wills are now back on their breeding territories. The peak period for hearing the iconic call of the Whip-poor-will is now, from May 28 through June 4, although many birds continue to sing regularly until July. Bird Studies Canada is again seeking volunteers to conduct nocturnal surveys for this threatened species and is asking everyone to report their Ontario whip-poor-will observations to eBird, or to BSC using our online formhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ONWPW2012. New this year is the Where in the Square? volunteer project, which involves searching for Eastern Whip-poor-wills (or Common Nighthawks) in the breeding bird atlas squares where they have been previously reported. To find out more about the Ontario Whip-poor-will project go to the project website. http://www.birdscanada.org/research/speciesatrisk/wpwi/ or contact Kathy Jones, volunt...@birdscanada.orgmailto:volunt...@birdscanada.org . This posting has been distributed with the permission of the Ontbirds coordinator Kathy Jones Ontario Volunteer Coordinator (Canadian Lakes Loon Survey) Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160 Port Rowan, ON N0E 1M0 volunt...@birdscanada.org www.birdscanada.orgwww.birdscanada.org%20 Toll Free 1-888-448-2473 ext. 124 Visit Ontario Swiftwatch on Facebook www.facebook.com/OntarioSwifthttp://www.facebook.com/OntarioSwift From time to time, BSC may send you information regarding our programs, special issues, membership, and other correspondence. If you would prefer not to receive this information, please contact us by mail at the address above or e-mail rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. Thank you. Associated Urls, https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ONWPW2012 http://www.birdscanada.org/research/speciesatrisk/wpwi/ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Ontbirds: Now is a great time to listen for Eastern Whip-poor-wills
Ontario Birders Eastern Whip-poor-will calling activity is expected to be increase over the long weekend and next week as there is a full moon on Tuesday July 3rd. Bird Studies Canada is asking birders, cottagers, and rural landowners across central Ontario to spend a few minutes at twilight (ideally about 30 minutes after sunset or 30 minutes before sunrise on a calm, clear, moonlit night) to listen for whip-poor-wills calling near your home, cottage or lake. If you are fortunate enough to hear the unmistakable call of a whip-poor-will, please report your observation to us using our online reporting formhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ONWPW2012. We want to know the location, date, and number of whip-poor-wills you hear. Information provided will be used by researchers studying the distribution of this threatened species. More information about the Ontario Whip-poor-will Project is available at www.birdscanada.org/research/speciesatrisk/wpwihttp://www.birdscanada.org/research/speciesatrisk/wpwi . This item has been posted with the permission of the ontbirds coordinator. Kathy Jones Ontario Volunteer Coordinator Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160 Port Rowan, ON N0E 1M0 volunt...@birdscanada.org www.birdscanada.orgwww.birdscanada.org%20 Toll Free 1-888-448-2473 ext. 124 From time to time, BSC may send you information regarding our programs, special issues, membership, and other correspondence. If you would prefer not to receive this information, please contact us by mail at the address above or e-mail rkir...@bsc-eoc.orgmailto:rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. Thank you. Related url addresses Online reporting form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ONWPW2012 Ontario Whip-poor-will Project website www.birdscanada.org/research/speciesatrisk/wpwihttp://www.birdscanada.org/research/speciesatrisk/wpwi ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Ontbirds: please report Short-eared Owl sightings to eBird
Dear Ontbirders Short-eared Owls are starting to be seen by Ontario birders. Please consider posting your Short-eared Owl observations, as well as other birds, onto eBird (www.ebird.cahttp://www.ebird.ca). Your help tracking this species is greatly appreciated. This posting has been approved by the Ontbirds coordinator. Kathy Jones Ontario Volunteer Coordinator Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160 Port Rowan, ON N0E 1M0 volunt...@birdscanada.org www.birdscanada.orgwww.birdscanada.org%20 Toll Free 1-888-448-2473 ext. 124 Visit Bird Studies Canada's newly Launched Facebook page at www.facebook.com/BirdsCanadahttp://www.facebook.com/BirdsCanada From time to time, BSC may send you information regarding our programs, special issues, membership, and other correspondence. If you would prefer not to receive this information, please contact us by mail at the address above or e-mail rkir...@bsc-eoc.orgmailto:rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. Thank you. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Barn Swallow NestWatchers Needed!
Good morning all: We have recently started a Barn Swallow project and I am hoping you can help me out. Please could you forward this to your members or distribution list or really anyone you think might be interested? Thank you for your time! Have you ever seen a Barn Swallow mud nest cup attached to a house, shed, or barn? Then please consider reporting it to the new Barn Swallow NestWatch project! Birds Studies Canada needs your nest information to help us understand this special and entertaining bird! It only takes a few minutes to fill in our online form (http://goo.gl/4X9wb) and provide simple yet critical information on the nesting structure type and surrounding habitat. If you have Barn Swallows nesting near you and would like to monitor the progress of the nest, please visit the Barn Swallow NestWatch website (http://www.birdscanada.org/volunteer/pnw) for more information. Although Barn Swallows are still fairly common, their numbers are decreasing rapidly across Canada; however, the reasons for the decline are not well understood. To learn more about the program contact Kristyn Richardson at krichard...@birdscanada.orgmailto:krichard...@birdscanada.org or 519-586-3531 ext 127. Kristyn Richardson, Stewardship Biologist Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160, 115 Front Street Port Rowan, Ontario N0E1M0 Phone: (519) 586-3531 ext. 127 Toll Free: (888) 448-2473 ext. 127 www.birdscanada.orghttp://www.birdscanada.org (posted by Kathy Jones volunt...@birdscanada.orgmailto:volunt...@birdscanada.org with permission of the ontbirds coordinator). ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
[Ontbirds] Ontario Whip-poor-will Observations Needed and the next peak calling period is June 16-23.
Dear Ontbird members Ontario Whip-poor-will Observations are Needed and the next peak calling period is June 16-23. Bird Studies Canada is asking birders to report any whip-poor-wills heard or seen in Ontario. Observations can be reported to eBird Canada www.ebird.ca or you can use our online form (http://goo.gl/rD9nE) to report any locations in Ontario where you hear a whip-poor-will calling during May through August. Bird Studies Canada's Ontario Whip-poor-will Project aims to increase understanding of the distribution and abundance of the Eastern Whip-poor-will in Ontario. We're also seeking volunteers to conduct roadside whip-poor-will surveys in southern and central Ontario. These nocturnal surveys are conducted during the peak calling periods leading up to the full moon. While the early survey window has passed (May 17-25), participants can still survey during the mid-season period (June 16-23). Volunteers can choose their route by viewing the 2013 Ontario Eastern Whip-poor-will Project Assignment Map (http://tinyurl.com/ahws4e6, now includes map links for most routes) and then email Kathy Jones at volunt...@birdscanada.org to register their plans. Once a participant registers their route they can go ahead and survey - they should not wait for confirmation unless they need a map. For additional information and survey resources visit the Ontario Whip-poor-will Project webpage (http://goo.gl/1FYCN). Assistance for this species at risk stewardship project has been provided by the Government of Ontario. Sincerely, Kathy Jones Ontario Volunteer Coordinator Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160 Port Rowan, ON N0E 1M0 volunt...@birdscanada.org www.birdscanada.org/birdmon/wpwi www.birdscanada.org Toll Free 1-888-448-2473 ext. 124 From time to time, BSC may send you information regarding our programs, special issues, membership, and other correspondence. If you would prefer not to receive this information, please contact us by mail at the address above or e-mail rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. Thank you. This email has been posted with permission of the Ontbirds Coordinator. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Do You Have Observations of Late Season Chimney Swifts?
Do You Have Observations of Late Season Chimney Swifts? Bird Studies Canada's 2013 SwiftWatch season is nearing its end as most Chimney Swifts have left Ontario on their long migration to South America. As part of the 2013 monitoring program Ontario SwiftWatch is trying to better identify when and where late season swifts are observed and which roosts provide important late season habitat. If you observed Chimney Swifts in August or in early September please let us know! If you observed Chimney Swifts entering a roosting Chimney please report them to the Ontario SwiftWatch data entry portalhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/s/OntarioSwiftWatch. Chimney Swifts observed in flight can be submitted to www.eBird.cahttp://www.eBird.ca . Ontario SwiftWatchhttp://www.birdscanada.org/research/speciesatrisk/chsw/ was undertaken with the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Department of the Environment, the Government of Ontario, and TD Friends of the Environment Foundation. Kathy Jones Ontario Programs Volunteer Coordinator , Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160, Port Rowan, ON; N0E 1M0 volunt...@birdscanada.org www.birdscanada.orgwww.birdscanada.org%20 Toll Free 1-888-448-2473 ext. 124 Visit Ontario Swiftwatch on Facebook www.fb.com/OntarioSwiftshttp://www.fb.com/OntarioSwifts From time to time, BSC may send you information regarding our programs, special issues, membership, and other correspondence. If you would prefer not to receive this information, please contact us by mail at the address above or e-mail rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. Thank you. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Bird Studies Canada thanks all Ontbirders for supporting and participating in our Citizen Science initiatives.
Bird Studies Canada thanks all Ontbirders for supporting and participating in our Citizen Science initiatives. Whether you use one of the large crowdsourcing portals such as eBird Canada or Project NestWatch; participate in an organized survey (like Project FeederWatch, Marsh Monitoring, or Nocturnal Owls); or submit casual observations (e.g., on Chimney Swifts or Eastern Whip-poor-wills) - the information you report is a great asset to our knowledge base and assists in the monitoring and conservation of Canada's birds. To review the many volunteer opportunities available to you, visit www.birdscanada.org/volunteerhttp://www.birdscanada.org/volunteer. You can read about selected highlights from 2012-13 in our latest Annual Reporthttp://www.birdscanada.org/download/AnnualReport2013.pdf. On behalf of everyone at BSC, thank you for being part of bird research and conservation in Canada. We hope you continue to participate over the next year, and beyond! Kathy Jones, Ontario Programs Volunteer Coordinator , Bird Studies Canada volunt...@birdscanada.org ; www.birdscanada.orgwww.birdscanada.org%20 Toll Free 1-888-448-2473 ext. 124 Visit Bird Studies Canada's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/BirdsCanadahttp://www.facebook.com/BirdsCanada Submitted with approval from the Ontbirds Coordinator From time to time, BSC may send you information regarding our programs, special issues, membership, and other correspondence. If you would prefer not to receive this information, please contact us by mail at the address above or e-mail rkir...@bsc-eoc.orgmailto:rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. Thank you. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Outdoor Enthusiasts Needed for the 2005 season of the Marsh Monitoring Program
Dear ONTBIRDS Subscribers The Marsh Monitoring Program (MMP) is looking for interested naturalists to monitor birds, amphibians and their habitats in marshes throughout the Great Lakes basin in both Canada and the United States. MMP volunteers conduct surveys during spring and early summer in marsh habitats, documenting the presence and abundance of birds and amphibians within these biologically rich environments. To date, data submitted by MMP volunteers have been used to detect significant changes in population trends of marsh birds and amphibians, to develop indicators of wetland health, and to provide practical information for marsh habitat management. I would appreciate it if you would let your members know about this rewarding opportunity by circulating or displaying the MMP 2005 recruitment notice (http://www.bsc-eoc.org/download/MMPrecruitflyer.pdf) or by distributing MMP brochures (http://www.bsc-eoc.org/download/MMPbrochure.pdf). For more information about the program and how to participate, or if you would like to receive paper copies of the above materials, please contact Kathy Jones at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 1-888-448-2473 ext. 212. To view MMP routes near you visit BirdMap Canada (http://www.bsc-eoc.org/birdmap_e.htm). The Marsh Monitoring Program is delivered by Bird Studies Canada in partnership with Environment Canada Conservation Branch - Ontario Region, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency - Great Lakes National Programs Office. Additional financial support is provided by the Toronto Dominion Friends of the Environment Foundation I thank you in advance for you time and support. Sincerely, Kathy Jones Aquatic Surveys Officer, Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160, Port Rowan ON N0E 1M0 Phone: 1-519-586-3531 ext. 212 Toll Free: 1-888-448-2473 ext. 212 Fax: 1-519-586-3532 E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web Page www.bsc-eoc.org Understand Appreciate Conserve From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Feb 23 09:12:21 2005 Return-Path: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Delivered-To: ontbirds@hwcn.org Received: from hotmail.com (bay104-f13.bay104.hotmail.com [65.54.175.23]) by king.hwcn.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 5630563B6D for ontbirds@hwcn.org; Wed, 23 Feb 2005 09:12:21 -0500 (EST) Received: from mail pickup service by hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC; Wed, 23 Feb 2005 06:15:04 -0800 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: from 65.49.172.184 by by104fd.bay104.hotmail.msn.com with HTTP; Wed, 23 Feb 2005 14:14:26 GMT X-Originating-IP: [65.49.172.184] X-Originating-Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: dave milsom [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ontbirds@hwcn.org Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2005 14:14:26 + X-OriginalArrivalTime: 23 Feb 2005 14:15:04.0252 (UTC) FILETIME=[11BED7C0:01C519B2] MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.1 Subject: [Ontbirds]Hawk Owl-Bolton X-BeenThere: ontbirds@hwcn.org X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.1 Precedence: list X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2005 14:12:21 - Simon Baker just phoned to say the Hawk Owl is on the wires opposite Wendy's at 8.20 am today. It has been missing for several days but is back now. Directions: From Toronto, go n. on # 427 to # 7. Go west to # 50. Go n. to railway bridge in Bolton and search around there or in the Husky Industrial Plant. Dave Milsom [EMAIL PROTECTED] References 1. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Feb 23 10:35:13 2005 Return-Path: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Delivered-To: ontbirds@hwcn.org Received: from smtp105.rog.mail.re2.yahoo.com (smtp105.rog.mail.re2.yahoo.com [206.190.36.83])by king.hwcn.org (Postfix) with SMTP id 72D3C63E78 for ontbirds@hwcn.org; Wed, 23 Feb 2005 10:35:13 -0500 (EST) Received: from unknown (HELO ?24.112.18.37?) ([EMAIL PROTECTED]@24.112.18.37 with login) by smtp105.rog.mail.re2.yahoo.com with SMTP; 23 Feb 2005 15:38:01 - Received: from 127.0.0.1 (AVG SMTP 7.0.300 [266.4.0]); Wed, 23 Feb 2005 10:41:11 -0500 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Doug Lockrey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ontbirds ontbirds@hwcn.org Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2005 10:41:11 -0500 X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2800.1409 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1409 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Subject: [Ontbirds] CBC cameraman enthralled with early AM Great Grays, full moon backdrop-Whitby-Feb.23 X-BeenThere: ontbirds@hwcn.org X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.1 Precedence: list X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2005 15:35:13 - Wednesday, Feb.23--I wish everyone was with me at 6:45a.m. on Hall's Rd., to witness a Great Great Owl perched astride a low full moon. Then, over a one hour period many visitors enjoyed
[Ontbirds] Recall: Happy Christmas Bird Count Season!
Kathy Jones would like to recall the message, Happy Christmas Bird Count Season!. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Happy Christmas Bird Count Season!
Happy Christmas Bird Count Season! This winter, more than 70,000 volunteers throughout the Americas will take part in the Christmas Bird Count. The results help Audubon, Bird Studies Canada, and others assess the health of bird populations and guide conservation action. If you've ever participated, we're grateful to you for your significant contributions to bird monitoring and conservation. And we'd love to hear from you! Bird Studies Canada, the Canadian program partner, invites you to take our online Christmas Bird Count Survey at: http://goo.gl/Vi4FBx Thank you for helping us study and conserve birds and biodiversity. More information about the program can be found at http://www.birdscanada.org/volunteer/cbc/ (Canada) or http://birds.audubon.org/christmas-bird-count) (United States). *** This message was posted with the permission of the ONTBIRDS coordinator *** Kathy Jones Ontario Programs Volunteer Coordinator Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160 Port Rowan, ON N0E 1M0 volunt...@birdscanada.org www.birdscanada.orgwww.birdscanada.org%20 Toll Free 1-888-448-2473 ext. 124 From time to time, BSC may send you information regarding our programs, special issues, membership, and other correspondence. If you would prefer not to receive this information, please contact us by mail at the address above or e-mail rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. Thank you. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Bird Studies Canada: Bird and Amphibian Survey Routes are available for the Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program.
Dear Ontbird members Interested in surveying for Marsh Birds or Amphibians this spring? Each spring, hundreds of active Citizen Scientists in Ontario and the Great Lakes States dedicate eight or more hours to survey marsh birds and/or amphibians in Great Lakes coastal and inland marshes. Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program volunteers are awarded with a great opportunity to spend time in these unique habitats - enjoying nature, improving their skills, and supporting wetland conservation. At the same time the important data they collect contributes to our understanding of these species, their habitat needs and the health of the Great Lakes. Interested in participating? Learn more about the Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program http://www.birdscanada.org/volunteer/glmmp online, and view a map of available and assigned routes http://goo.gl/7clhZs. To register, contact Kathy Jones at volunt...@birdscanada.orgmailto:volunt...@birdscanada.org and let her know your location and preferred route choice. The Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program is delivered by Bird Studies Canada with support from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environment Canada, and T.D. Friends of the Environment Foundation. You can download the most-recent report at http://www.birdscanada.org/download/GLMMPreport.pdf This email has been posted with permission of the Ontbirds Coordinator P.S. - There are still a few Ontario Nocturnal Owl Survey routes available in central and northern Ontario. Anyone interested can view the map of available routes (identified in red) at http://goo.gl/pHW8nC then contact Kathy Jones for more information. Kathy Jones Ontario Programs Volunteer Coordinator Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160, Port Rowan, ON, N0E 1M0 volunt...@birdscanada.orgmailto:volunt...@birdscanada.org www.birdscanada.orghttp://www.birdscanada.org Toll Free 1-888-448-2473 ext. 124 http://help.ebird.org/customer/portal/articles/1006789-guidelines-for-reporting-sensitive-species ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
[Ontbirds] Interested in surveying for Marsh Birds or Amphibians this spring?
This email has been posted with permission of the Ontbirds Coordinator Dear Ontbird members Interested in surveying for Marsh Birds or Amphibians this spring? Each spring, hundreds of active Citizen Scientists in Ontario and the Great Lakes States dedicate 8 or more hours to survey marsh birds and/or amphibians in Great Lakes coastal and inland marshes. Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program volunteers are awarded with a great opportunity to spend time in these unique habitats - enjoying nature, improving their skills, and supporting wetland conservation. At the same time the important data they collect contributes to our understanding of these species, their habitat needs and the health of the Great Lakes. Interested in participating? Learn more about the Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program http://www.birdscanada.org/volunteer/glmmp online, and view a map of available and assigned routes http://goo.gl/sgoaX2 . To register, contact Kathy Jones volunteer at birdscanada.orghttp://ontbirds.ca/mailman/listinfo/birdalert_ontbirds.ca and let her know your location and preferred route choices. Kathy Jones Ontario Programs Volunteer Coordinator Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160, Port Rowan, ON, N0E 1M0 volunt...@birdscanada.org www.birdscanada.orgwww.birdscanada.org%20 Toll Free 1-888-448-2473 ext. 124 [cid:image001.jpg@01D04484.B77C8FB0]http://www.birdscanada.org/[cid:image002.png@01D04484.B77C8FB0]http://facebook.com/BirdsCanada[cid:image003.gif@01D04484.B77C8FB0]https://twitter.com/#!/BSCOnt[cid:image004.png@01D04484.B77C8FB0]http://www.bsc-eoc.org/organization/bscnews.html [cid:image005.gif@01D04484.B77C8FB0]http://www.bsc-eoc.org/shopping/anncamp.jsp[cid:image006.png@01D04484.B77C8FB0]http://www.ebird.org/ From time to time, BSC may send you information regarding our programs, special issues, membership, and other correspondence. If you would prefer not to receive this information, please contact us by mail at the address above or e-mail rkir...@bsc-eoc.orgmailto:rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. Thank you. P.S. - There are still a few Ontario Nocturnal Owl Survey routes available in central and northern Ontario. Anyone interested can view the map of available routes (identified in red) at http://goo.gl/pHW8nC then contact Kathy Jones for more information. P.P.S. Please participate in the Rusty Blackbird Blitz http://rustyblackbird.org just report any sightings to www.eBird.orghttp://www.eBird.org using the observation type Rusty Blackbird Spring Migration Blitz ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca 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
Re: [Ontbirds] Please join the Rusty Blackbird Spring Migration Blitz
Hi Everyone - I am reposting this in the hopes that you will take the time and visit the Rusty Blackbird Blitz Areas of Interest when you are out and about this month (and next). Thanks for all your support of this important program, all the other program I email you about and Happy National Volunteer Week. :-) ** posted with the permission of the Ontbirds Coordinator** Please Report Your Rusties! Rusty Blackbirds have endured severe population declines. In 2014, the International Rusty Blackbird Working Group and its partners launched a three-year Spring Migration Blitz that challenges birders to scour the landscape for Rusty Blackbirds during this species' northward migration. Year 1 was hugely successful, with 4750 birders submitting 13,400 checklists containing Rusty Blackbird observations. You can help us maintain this momentum - be part of Year 2! Watch for Rusty Blackbirds passing through your area mid March through April. Please submit your sightings to www.ebird.ca using the observation type Rusty Blackbird Spring Migration Blitz. Keep an eye out during the rest of the blitz survey window (March- June) and continue to report any Rusties you identify. All Rusty Blackbird sightings are welcome, but there are the Areas of Interest for 2015 that the working group would like to see revisited. To see the numerous Areas of Interest in Ontario check out the map at http://rustyblackbird.org/outreach/migration-blitz/2015-areas-of-interest. Need Rusty Blackbird resources? There are great resources (including id and location tips) on the Rusty Blackbird Spring Migration Blitz page https://www.facebook.com/rustyblackbirdspringblitz and additional information is available at the Rusty Blackbird website http://rustyblackbird.org/outreach/migration-blitz . Good Birding everyone. Kathy Jones Ontario Programs Volunteer Coordinator Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160 Port Rowan, ON N0E 1M0 volunt...@birdscanada.org www.birdscanada.orgwww.birdscanada.org%20 Toll Free 1-888-448-2473 ext. 124 From time to time, BSC may send you information regarding our programs, special issues, membership, and other correspondence. If you would prefer not to receive this information, please contact us by mail at the address above or e-mail rkir...@bsc-eoc.orgmailto:rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. Thank you. Ontario Field Ornithologists Code of Ethics http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/aboutus.ethics http://help.ebird.org/customer/portal/articles/1006789-guidelines-for-reporting-sensitive-species ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca 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 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca 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
[Ontbirds] Happy World Wetlands Day! Bird and Amphibian surveyors needed for the Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program
Happy World Wetlands Day! Bird Studies Canada is looking for pro-active naturalists to monitor birds and/or frogs throughout Ontario (and the Great Lakes states). Our 2016 goal is to fill survey gaps and ensure quality marsh monitoring continues. The Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program is a great opportunity to take your interest in nature (and birds) one step further and support wetland monitoring and conservation. If you would like to know more visit www.birdscanada.org/volunteer/glmmp or check out the activity map at https://goo.gl/hIeu1i. Read on for more details: Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program participants are assigned routes in marshes to track the presence and abundance of marsh birds and amphibians. Task: To survey birds and/or amphibians every season on pre-determined Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program survey routes. When: Amphibians are surveyed three times with the timing of surveys dependent on your latitude. Surveys can take a few minutes or a couple of hours depending on the number of stations on that route. Amphibian surveys are a great option for people beginning to participate in Citizen Science surveys. Bird surveys are conducted two to three times between mid-May and July 5th. Surveys may take as little as 20 minutes or up to 3 hours depending on the number of stations on that route. The majority of bird routes require evening surveys. Bird surveys require additional skill as participants need to be able to identify at least 50 bird species commonly found in marshes (without referring to a field guide). Where: Commonly volunteers are assigned to a single route near their home (or work) and can choose to survey amphibians, birds or both. All volunteers are asked to ensure simple habitat descriptions are competed on their route annually. Some routes are readily accessible, others are more remote and require hiking or boating/canoeing to a site. All participants are asked to take a companion with them. More information: www.birdscanada.org/volunteer/glmmp or contact Kathy Jones at volunt...@birdscanada.org ; 888-448-2473 ext. 124. To learn more about each route visit https://goo.gl/hIeu1i and click on the dots for additional information and route map links. Each registered participant will receive the necessary resources from Bird Studies Canada including training materials, protocols, route information and data forms. * This email has been posted with permission from the Ontbirds Coordinator Kathy Jones Ontario Programs Volunteer Coordinator (Canadian Lakes Loon Survey) Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160 Port Rowan, ON N0E 1M0 volunt...@birdscanada.org www.birdscanada.org Toll Free 1-888-448-2473 ext. 124 How many Birds will YOU find? Great Backyard Bird Count http://www.birdscanada.org/volunteer/gbbc Bird Studies Canada's Top 6 ways to help birds: http://www.birdscanada.org/education/tophelp.jsp Ontario Field Ornithologists Code of Ethics: http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/aboutus.ethics eBird on Guidelines for Sensitive Species: http://help.ebird.org/customer/portal/articles/1006789-guidelines-for-reporting-sensitive-species >From time to time, BSC may send you information regarding our programs, >special issues, membership, and other correspondence. If you would prefer not >to receive this information, please contact us by mail at the address above or >e-mail rkir...@bsc-eoc.org . Thank you. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca 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
[Ontbirds] Empowering Citizen Scientists in the Lake Simcoe and Nottawasaga Valley Areas (Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program)
posted with the permission of the Ontbirds Coordinator Empowering Citizen Scientists in the Lake Simcoe and Nottawasaga Valley Areas (Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program) Sunday, May 4, 2014 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT); Utopia, ON Bird Studies Canada, through support from Government of Canada's Lake Simcoe/South-eastern Georgian Bay Clean Up Fund and in partnership with Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority is hosting an orientation workshop and social for the volunteer-based Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program (GLMMP; www.birdscanada.org/volunteer/glmmphttp://www.birdscanada.org/volunteer/glmmp ). New naturalists can come and learn about the program and decide if it is right for them. Registered participants can update their knowledge and enjoy the event. *Spend the afternoon with us at the Tiffin Centre Picnic Pavilion to refresh your knowledge or be introduced to the GLMMP techniques. Classroom portion runs 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm *Picnic with us: Bring your own supper and enjoy a picnic at the pavilion before we go into the field (5:30pm to 7:00 pm) *Come birding and frogging at the Minesing Wetland viewing station at 7:30 pm we will meet at the parking lot. For a map visit http://goo.gl/maps/OZGVM *You can choose to attend the classroom or evening activities or both. All are welcome! But pre-registration via http://goo.gl/9uwM11 is required as limited space is available. Kathy Jones Ontario Programs Volunteer Coordinator Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160 Port Rowan, ON N0E 1M0 volunt...@birdscanada.org www.birdscanada.orgwww.birdscanada.org%20 Toll Free 1-888-448-2473 ext. 124 From time to time, BSC may send you information regarding our programs, special issues, membership, and other correspondence. If you would prefer not to receive this information, please contact us by mail at the address above or e-mail rkir...@bsc-eoc.orgmailto:rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. Thank you. Remember to report Chorus Frogs to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/OntChorusFrog-MarshBirdLctns ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca 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
[Ontbirds] Assistance needed in Barn Swallow Study,
Published with permission of the Ontbirds Coordinator Assistance needed in Barn Swallow Study, Although the Barn Swallow is still a common bird, the number of Barn Swallows in Ontario has decreased by 65 percent over the past almost 50 years. Currently, the reasons for the decline are unknown. This year will mark the second year of Bird Studies Canada's Barn Swallow surveys in southern Ontario and the information gathered by biologists as well as citizen scientists will help us identify habitat needs as well as guide the design of replacement nesting structures. Bird Studies Canada is encouraging individuals to report their first Barn Swallow sightings of the spring in Ontario to http://goo.gl/4X9wb. This survey will help us find out how many birds have already returned to Ontario, how many will still be returning, and where they are nesting. If you are interested in finding out more about Barn Swallows or how you could act as a steward, please contact Stewardship Biologist, Kristyn Richardson at krichard...@birdscanada.orgmailto:krichard...@birdscanada.org. Kathy Jones Ontario Programs Volunteer Coordinator (Canadian Lakes Loon Survey) Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160 Port Rowan, ON N0E 1M0 volunt...@birdscanada.org www.birdscanada.orgwww.birdscanada.org%20 Toll Free 1-888-448-2473 ext. 124 From time to time, BSC may send you information regarding our programs, special issues, membership, and other correspondence. If you would prefer not to receive this information, please contact us by mail at the address above or e-mail rkir...@bsc-eoc.orgmailto:rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. Thank you. http://help.ebird.org/customer/portal/articles/1006789-guidelines-for-reporting-sensitive-species ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca 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
[Ontbirds] Chimney Swifts are back!
Posted with permission of the Ontbirds Coordinator Chimney Swifts are back! With the first swifts spotted in Ontario, the 2014 SwiftWatch season has begun! Report your first sightings on www.ebird.cahttp://www.ebird.ca; you can also track the spring migration at http://goo.gl/KwRbX0. If you observe nesting and roosting swifts please report their nesting chimney to http://goo.gl/cJVDm . This spring we are looking for individuals or groups to take part in the National Population Roost Monitoring Blitz. Participants monitor a known roosting site for four evenings (May 21, May 25, May 29, and June 2). The results from Ontario SwiftWatch are combined with other groups to assess Chimney Swift population trends across Canada. In Ontario any known roost site can be monitored but we have coordinated programs in place in Aurora, Bancroft, Barrie, Brighton, Dundas, Fort Erie, Guelph, Halton, Hamilton, London, Ottawa, Pembroke, Picton, Port Rowan, Stratford and Toronto. If you are willing to spend 1-4 evenings (May 21, May 25, May 29, and June 2) monitoring swifts please contact Kathy at volunt...@birdscanada.orgmailto:volunt...@birdscanada.org for information and/or your Regional SwiftWatch coordinators contact information. If you are unsure where to monitor we can also point to the Chimney Swift roost nearest to you. To learn more about this program visit the Ontario Swiftwatchhttp://www.birdscanada.org/research/speciesatrisk/chsw (http://www.birdscanada.org/research/speciesatrisk/chsw/) web pages, information on how to become involved is available under resources and how can I help. SwiftWatch is supported in Ontario by Environment Canada and in Toronto by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Kathy Jones Ontario Programs Volunteer Coordinator Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160 Port Rowan, ON N0E 1M0 volunt...@birdscanada.org www.birdscanada.orgwww.birdscanada.org%20 Toll Free 1-888-448-2473 ext. 124 From time to time, BSC may send you information regarding our programs, special issues, membership, and other correspondence. If you would prefer not to receive this information, please contact us by mail at the address above or e-mail rkir...@bsc-eoc.orgmailto:rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. Thank you. Join the conversation, visit the Ontario SwiftWatch Facebook page www.facebook.com/ontarioswifthttp://www.facebook.com/ontarioswift ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca 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
[Ontbirds] Happy Word Wetlands Day
Happy World Wetlands Day! [posted with permission from the Ontbirds Coordinator] Today we are celebrating World Wetlands Day. This year's theme is WETLAND BIODIVERSITY: WHY IT MATTERS. The goal is to share and raise awareness of the importance of wetlands to biodiversity. Wetlands support a rich variety of plant and animal species - and provide many other ecosystem services, such as controlling floods and preventing carbon from entering the atmosphere. Wetlands in southern Ontario, for instance, yield a staggering 52 billion in ecosystem services per year! But recent estimates show these benefits are under threat, as wetlands continue to disappear. But you can help. By participating in the Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program you can conserve wetlands-one of North America's most important - and threatened - ecosystems. The Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program is a bi-national, long-term monitoring program that provides a unique and rewarding opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts. Participants visit their marsh 3 or more times each spring and collect information about the presence and abundance of bird and frog species. The data enhance our understanding of the habitat required by these species, and helps implement conservation actions to keep populations healthy. Over 400 volunteer Great Lakes Marsh Monitors complete bird and frog surveys at more than 300 locations each year. Spring 2020 is the 26th survey season of The Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program, and we hope to increase the number of surveys across the Great Lakes Basin. Here is the link to our Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program web page: https://www.birdscanada.org/volunteer/glmmp . To request a route, please complete the form at https://tinyurl.com/needanMMProute , and remember to provide details on your preferred survey location. You can review available routes at https://drive.google.com/open?id=1cZVkRiRAlMmZmS8kU_PcloN4hkkUTelV=sharing. To read more about Birds Canada's Marsh Monitoring Program and it's results visit these two blogs. Cheers to Over 1700 Volunteers and to 25 Years! https://www.birdscanada.org/news/cheers-to-over-1700-volunteers-and-to-25-years Immerse yourself in wetlands biodiversity. https://www.birdscanada.org/news/immerse-yourself-in-wetlands-biodiversity Please share this information with anyone else you feel might enjoy participating. Kathy Jones Volunteer Manager, Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program Birds Canada 888-448-2473 ext 124 volunt...@birdscanada.org http://www.birdscanada.org/volunteer/glmmp? ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca 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
