Notes from Al Sharpe

Just a reminder of the Great Backyard Bird Count.
Above link will have some information on it.


There is now a Canadian site where you can download instructions on the brd count. This site also has a bird check list that ou can customize to your area. There are included instructions for uploading your sightings. All very neatly packaged.


Elgin Hiking Tril group is having a walk at 10 am at the southwld Earthworks on this Saturday, February 12th. Marg Hulls will be the leader. Directions: take Fingal Rd past Fingal to Iona Rd turn right, earthworks are just arond the corner.


The Feb 14th meeting of Otter Valley Naturalists presentation will be on a Brief Walk Through the Everglades with Joe Stephenson presenting some photos of his recent trip to Florida.


Also don't forget the owl prowl on Feb 16 at 7 pm at the Archie Coulter Conservation Area.


Tom Hayman had a nice article in the London Free Press on West Elgin Christmas Bird Count. Amazing number of owls reported.


Thankfully the ground hog saw his shadow only 4 more weeks of winter. ;-)
Take care
Al Sharpe

Savannah Sparrow

Ron Kingswood sent this photo of a savannah sparrow to Diane Dobson on February 2, 2011, with the comment "I don't get this bird too often at this time of year".