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[Ontbirds]Whooping Crane update - Ottawa

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Tony Beck
Wed, May 16, 2007 11:48 PM

Hello Ontbirders

To the best of my knowledge, the bird has not been relocated.

However, the tracking team at Operation Migration has confirmed that
the bird is #309, a 4 year female with a reputation for independence.
During previous spring migrations, she has come up from Florida
through Ontario ending up in New York State.

Operation Migration is eager to relocate her whereabouts and would
appreciate any information.

You can report actual or suspected sightings to Operation Migration
at info@operationmigration.org

Or contact Christina (Chris) Danilko

P: 905-982-1096
F: 905-982-1097
Toll Free 1-800-675-2618

If possible, please include in your report:

  • The precise date and time of the sighting;
    
  • How many birds were spotted and what they were doing, ie,  
    

flying overhead, foraging.

  • Whether you saw the bird(s) yourself, and if not, any contact  
    

information you might have for the individual that did;

  • If leg bands were visible, advise the band colors (usually 2 or  
    

three) in order from top to bottom;

  • Anything else of interest, including photos.
    

Please remember to keep 500 to 600 feet distant – about the length of
two football fields away.

Do not attempt to feed them or call to them.

Thanks

Tony Beck
158-B Woodridge Cr.,
Ottawa, Ont.
K2B 7S9
tel.: 613-828-5936
website: http://www3.sympatico.ca/beck.tony

Hello Ontbirders To the best of my knowledge, the bird has not been relocated. However, the tracking team at Operation Migration has confirmed that the bird is #309, a 4 year female with a reputation for independence. During previous spring migrations, she has come up from Florida through Ontario ending up in New York State. Operation Migration is eager to relocate her whereabouts and would appreciate any information. You can report actual or suspected sightings to Operation Migration at info@operationmigration.org Or contact Christina (Chris) Danilko P: 905-982-1096 F: 905-982-1097 Toll Free 1-800-675-2618 If possible, please include in your report: - The precise date and time of the sighting; - How many birds were spotted and what they were doing, ie, flying overhead, foraging. - Whether you saw the bird(s) yourself, and if not, any contact information you might have for the individual that did; - If leg bands were visible, advise the band colors (usually 2 or three) in order from top to bottom; - Anything else of interest, including photos. Please remember to keep 500 to 600 feet distant – about the length of two football fields away. Do not attempt to feed them or call to them. Thanks Tony Beck 158-B Woodridge Cr., Ottawa, Ont. K2B 7S9 tel.: 613-828-5936 website: http://www3.sympatico.ca/beck.tony