Convention 2015

The total species reported for the three-day OFO Convention at Point Pelee and nearby areas (October 2-4) currently stands at 184 species. This beats the previous record-high convention total of 178 species at Presqu'ile (2012) and Point Pelee (2013). Noteworthy species include: Eared Grebe, Golden Eagle, Black-legged Kittiwake, Sabine's Gull, Laughing Gull, Pomarine Jaeger, Parasitic Jaeger, Hooded Warbler and Nelson's Sparrow. Total species reported for each of the following are shown in parentheses: ducks (21), shorebirds (21), gulls (9), warblers (21) and sparrows (10). Thanks again to all the organizers and trip leaders of this year's very successful convention. Hope to see you at the next OFO convention at Kingston on 23-25 September 2016.