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[Ontbirds]albino cormorants on Georgian Bay

BP
Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory
Wed, Jun 2, 2004 8:32 PM

Hi!

On Monday, 31 May, there were two albino Double-crested Cormorants in a
flock of 32 cormorants. The flock was flying low over the water of Georgian
Bay, heading west and was observed from Cabot Head. Given the distance at
which they were observed, one individual appeared to be completely albino,
while the other one had a brownish cast on its back. Unfortunately, the
flock was moving swiftly out of sight and the observation didn’t last very
long.

Cabot Head Research Station is located near Dyer’s Bay, on the Bruce
Peninsula. Acces to the station is limited. Please contact us for a visit.

Stephan Menu
Field Ornithologist/Bander-in-Charge
BPBO

Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory is a charitable non-profit group dedicated
to the conservation and study of birds and their habitats on the Bruce
Peninsula.  For more information about BPBO and volunteer opportunities at
the spectacular Cabot Head Research Station, visit our Website at
www.bpbo.ca.


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Hi! On Monday, 31 May, there were two albino Double-crested Cormorants in a flock of 32 cormorants. The flock was flying low over the water of Georgian Bay, heading west and was observed from Cabot Head. Given the distance at which they were observed, one individual appeared to be completely albino, while the other one had a brownish cast on its back. Unfortunately, the flock was moving swiftly out of sight and the observation didn’t last very long. Cabot Head Research Station is located near Dyer’s Bay, on the Bruce Peninsula. Acces to the station is limited. Please contact us for a visit. Stephan Menu Field Ornithologist/Bander-in-Charge BPBO Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory is a charitable non-profit group dedicated to the conservation and study of birds and their habitats on the Bruce Peninsula. For more information about BPBO and volunteer opportunities at the spectacular Cabot Head Research Station, visit our Website at www.bpbo.ca. _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE SPAM with the MSN Premium and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-ca&page=byoa/prem&xAPID=1994&DI=1034&SU=http://hotmail.com/enca&HL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines