Celebrating 25 Years of the OFO

On 15 May 1982, Bill Crins, Verne Evans, Ron Ridout and Chip Wesloh met at Point Pelee to found the Ontario Field Ornithologists. This year marks 25 years of activity and expansion for the OFO. Don‘t miss the celebration at the Annual Convention at Point Pelee.

We have many special events planned including the sealing of a Time Capsule to be opened on OFO's 50th Anniversary in 2032.

Saturday evening's banquet is at the Roma Club in Leamington. The food is delicious. Our MC is Ron Tozer whose wit will keep you rolling. Ron is also keeper of the convention's bird list. We expect at least 150 species.

Banquet speaker is Alvaro Jaramillo who is one of North America's top bird identification specialists. Al's presentation on the Ontario-Chile Connection will make you see birds in new ways.

This year's Distinguished Ornithologist Award will go to Mike Cadman for his outstanding contributions to two Breeding Bird Atlases. Mark Peck of the Royal Ontario Museum will present the award to Mike and roast him too.

Mark your calendar to experience fall migration at Point Pelee in the company of Ontario's finest birders.