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July and August are the time to see southbound shorebirds migrating from the Arctic. The shorelines of the Great Lakes and sewage lagoons are the best places to watch them. Adult shorebirds migrate south before the juveniles, which follow three or four weeks later. Overall numbers often peak about the third week of August when it is possible to see over 20 species in a day at key locations such as Rock Point Provincial Park on Lake Erie and Presqu'ile Provincial Park on Lake Ontario. Click here to see the article on Southbound Shorebirds.
Next Field Trip
September 11 (Saturday) Ottawa (all day to 5 pm)
Leader: Jeff Skevington. ... more info
News and Updates
Checklist Changes
The Ontario checklist is changed to reflect AOU changes from July 2009 ... more info.
iONTBIRDS App Available
OFO member Ivor Williams has written a free app for the iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad called iONTBIRDS that interfaces with the ONTBIRDS ListServ. It is available now. Check here to find out more or see our News section for ... more info.
Southbound Shorebirds
There is a comprehensive guide to Southbound Shorebirds by Ron Pittaway in the Articles and Reports section here.
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