Hi all,
Here is a run down of the latest postings on the Connecticut
Ornithological Association's web site - www.ctbirding.org (http://www.ctbirding.org)
The 111th Annual Christmas Bird Count Schedule is online at this link:
http://www.ctbirding.org/10_11cbc.htm
(http://www.ctbirding.org/10_11cbc.htm)
The 15th Report of the Avian Records Committee of Connecticut is also
online at: http://www.ctbirding.org/15th_arcc_report.htm
(http://www.ctbirding.org/15th_arcc_report.htm)
Species Index for the ARCC Reports
We have recently completed updates on the Species Index for the ARCC
Reports online at: http://www.ctbirding.org/index_of_reports_by_species.htm
(http://www.ctbirding.org/index_of_reports_by_species.htm)
It provides an interesting historical perspective on the occurrence of
rare species in Connecticut. For example, did you know that Burrowing Owl has
been documented twice in Connecticut? Please forgive the color coding on
the page. It was a tedious project and the only way to remain sane and
organized was to use colors for each section. At least it is up to date!
North American Bird Phenology Program
Also posted is information sheet on the North American Bird Phenology
Program. Historical migration records are currently being scanned and are
available on the NABPP web site (www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bpp/
(http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bpp/) ). You can become one of the many volunteers from around the
world to sign onto the web site and convert these files into the Program's
database. This will allow the migration records to become accessible for
analysis. For more information, go to
http://www.ctbirding.org/2010docs/BPPfactsheet.pdf (http://www.ctbirding.org/2010docs/BPPfactsheet.pdf)
Good birding!
Gina Nichol
COA Web Manager
www.ctbirding.org (http://www.ctbirding.org)