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Firstly, we would like to thank everyone who has submitted reports
thus far for your contributions to scientific knowledge and our
understanding of the occurrence and distribution of Ontario's
avifauna.
This is a reminder for those who haven't already to please *submit
your reports documenting rare bird sightings from this year *as soon
as possible, and before January 30th, 2023. Regardless of whether
you are the original finder or a following observer, we would love to
receive a report from you. Multiple reports for any rare bird sighting
strengthens the record and increases the quality of documentation
overall.
Submitting a report is easy, at a minimum simply requiring the date
and location of observation with a description of the bird and what
led you to your identification. Reports may be submitted through the
OBRC's online submission form here: http://ofo.ca/site/Obrcreport or
via email to the OBRC Secretary (obrc@ofo.ca). Please send supporting
documents such as photos, videos, sound recordings or drawings
directly to the secretary and include your name and the species in
your email. The review lists for the three reporting regions in
Ontario as well as some some excellent guidelines for reporting can be
found here: http://ofo.ca/site/page/view/obrc.guidelines.
Lastly, our website has been updated! There you may now find
spreadsheets detailing our membership history, a listing of all
records ever reviewed by the committee, as well as the 2021 AGM
minutes and annual report: http://ofo.ca/site/Obrc
http://ofo.ca/site/Obrcreport
Thanks everyone, and happy birding!
Nicole Richardson
OBRC Chair