The Countdown is On!

Just 26 more days! We are very excited about the response this year, but there is still space for more birders! Don't wait much longer. And remember the deadline for registration is the 16th.

We are finally able to access Hurkett Cove Conservation Area, and the birds aren't disappointing us. Waterfowl and shorebirds have arrived and the photo opportunities are many.

Taking off!

Over 70 American White Pelicans were spotted a couple days ago. Of course, once the inland lakes open, and it could be a few weeks yet, they will travel to them.

We are enjoying many species of ducks, Double-breasted Cormorants, Bald Eagles, and Greater Yellowlegs.

A pair of Common Mergansers

Look at All the Birds!

FOX SPARROW

Happy to report that we are seeing a lot of returning species to the area! The trees are alive again with singing and birds flitting about. The Tree Sparrows, Fox Sparrows, Song Sparrows, and White-throated Sparrows are here. We are seeing more Bald Eagles, and the Red-tailed Hawks, American Kestrels, and Broad-winged Hawks are here too.
There are many Slate-coloured Juncos! They seem to be everywhere! The American Goldfinches that have been here all winter, are getting their vivid yellow colours back, and are certainly beautiful.

We still have some snow, but it is melting very quickly. Can't wait to see the bay open up, and allow for the return of the American Pelicans, Canada Geese, etc.

Hope you are going to be able to attend the Festival. Our numbers are increasing every day, and we look forward to the weekend very much!

SONG SPARROW

REGISTRATIONS HAVE STARTED

So happy to report that we have received the first of the registrations for this year's Festival! So excited. Plans have been made, and there are just a few loose ends to tie up. We will be picking up our new brochure from the printer this week, and our organizing committee will be sporting new shirts.
New this year will be t-shirts for sale, at the Festival. We are having so much fun with the new things we can do each year.
This weekend is the Home and Garden show at the CLE grounds in Thunder Bay, and we will be set up at the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority's booth. Drop by and register!!!

Hope to see you at the Festival.

Here we come again!

Well, it's spring (almost), and the organizing committee is gearing up to the 2011 Festival.
Registrations have already started to come in, and we look forward to hearing from you! We know we will have a number of returning birders from last year, and hope to meet lots of new ones too.
Please visit our website to download a printable form, or to register online with PayPal.

We currently have a lot of snow here, but winds and mild temperatures are arriving, and it won't be long before we can hit the backroads and trails to scout out returning birds.