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Who made those tracks and why
Please note that this event is this Saturday!!!!
https://owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca/activities/who-made-those-tracks-and-why-3/
The Extraordinary Tree Challenge Nomination Form
The Extraordinary Tree Challenge Nomination Form Challenge closes July 31, 2015
http://www.extraordinarytree.com/
Piping Plover webinar can still be seen!
Hi everyone,.
Here are a couple of links to the Piping Plover webinar hosted by the
Centre.
LHCCC website:
http://lakehuron.ca/index.php?
Direct to You Tube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Botany and Photography Workshops
The Isle Royale & Keweenaw Parks Association has sent us information saying:
Because of your interest in native plants, we wanted to let you know about a popular Botany Workshop (#9) in Isle Royale National Park this coming June and a second Botany Workshop to be held in September. A unique island national park located in western Lake Superior, Isle Royale is probably best-known for its wolf-moose study spanning more thanfive decades. However, this unique island is also home to a rich diversity of native plant species found in its many upland, wetland, and bedrock shoreline communities. The details can be found here.
A Gray Jay? No! It was a Northern Shrike!
Dian’s update: The bird I saw was NOT a Gray Jay but an immature Northern Shrike. It DOES have a hook on the end of its beak and a barred chest indicating an immature, plus the tail is not as long as that of a Gray Jay and the head shape is very different.
Dian Wood said a few days ago:
“A Gray Jay just landed at my feeders! Are there other reports of Gray Jays around the Bruce Peninsula?” (Presumably this was on Jan. 7.)
Fred Jazvac in response says, “ The Gray Jay is listed as vagrant with no more than 10 records in the last 10 years. “
Perhaps someone (like James?) could tell us when the last one was reported.
Dian says she tried to get her camera out too get a picture but the bird flew away. Her camera is ready now in case it shows up again. She wanted this posted to us, so someone else might get to see it.
Thank you, Dian.
Eastern Towhee in Tobermory, Jan 3/15
Attached is a photo of a female EATO we spotted an hour ago (2 PM) in the Tobermory townsite. ‘Not sure if the bird was seen on the Dec. 17 CBC.
Cheers,
Michael and Martha Butler
Tobermory, ON
Chickadee Birding Report
Cooper’s Hawk Birding Report
Robyn Lesauvage reports, “We discovered an adult Cooper’s Hawk sitting on our fence, yesterday. Very exciting for us.”
December 2014 e-Herald
The Owen Sound Field Naturalists’ e-Herald
OSFN Indoor Program: Thursday, December 11, 2014
(At the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library auditorium, 7:00 PM)
****DECEMBER INDOOR MEETING UPDATE****
Back by Popular Demand – OSFN is adding a Silent Auction component to our Members’ Night, this Thursday, December 11.
If you wish to bring some(s) item to have auctioned off, with the proceeds going to the club please do the following:
1.) Email a message to John Dickson, jwdickso@gmail.com indicating what item(s) you would like to bring, and if applicable an approximate value. He will have an auction sheet ready for when you arrive.
Already on offer are Five Lovely Figurines of porcelain and of crystal, depicting various birds and a whale.
1.) Email a message to John Dickson, jwdickso@gmail.com indicating what item(s) you would like to bring, and if applicable an approximate value. He will have an auction sheet ready for when you arrive.
2.) Please arrive a little earlier– by 6:40PM or earlier, so that your items can be placed on a table for the auction, and so that interested bidders can have a look before the meeting gets started.
Already on offer are Five Lovely Figurines of porcelain and of crystal, depicting various birds and a whale.
We look forward to hearing what you would like to bring.
See you there!
“MEMBERS’ NIGHT” with Bob Rice
A potpourri of OSFN members’ slides, displays, art, collections and compositions focusing on the natural world. A limit of 10 slides and 10 minutes of presentation time is preferred for this December 11, 2014 event.
So far to date we five (5) presenters confirmed:
“Aurora Borealis” with John Hlynialuk
“Wadi Rum in Jordan – Rock Formations” with Bob Knapp
“Youth Summit” with Molly Postings
“Reptiles and Amphibians” with Ryan Lauzon
“Giant Silk Moths of the Bruce” with Chris Rickard
“Other presenters” to be announced.
Please register your presentation with Bob Rice at bob@ningwakwe.on.ca and/or (519) 477-1728 as soon as possible.
Reminder for OSFN Outdoor Program for December 2014:
December 2014: “Christmas Bird Counts“
Area counts for Grey Bruce are as follows:
Reminder for OSFN Indoor program January 8, 2014:
“GEOPARKS” with Darryl Cowell
Local esteemed geologist Darryl Cowell will present the concept and nature of UNESCO “Geoparks” and the potential formal designation of portions of the Niagara Escarpment as a Geopark. The Cabot Head area on the northern Bruce Peninsula has been identified as a candidate for designation. Darryl will update attendees on the current status of the designation process.
Check a New Nature Link on OSFN website: “Niagara Falls Nature Club”:
MEMBERSHIP ALERT!
The club relies on memberships and donations at the door and at the hospitality table, allowing us to bring in quality speakers and to support club initiatives such as the Hart’s Tongue Herald & Young Naturalists.
OSFN would like to politely remind some of our currents members that your membership renewals are due.
You may join or renew your OSFN membership at any of our indoor meetings: Membership Category: Single ($25) Family ($40) Student ($15)
For your ease and ours, pay on-line using our PayPal option at www.owensoundfieldnaturalists.ca .
Or
Mail cheque to:
Owen Sound Field Naturalists, P.O. Box 401, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5P7
OSFN would like to thank you in advance if you have renewed your membership or have recently joined our organization!
*** Please remember to bring your coffee cups to meetings***