Christmas
Bird Count Numbers Up Again
17
September 2004 - The final numbers are in for the Christmas
Bird Count of 2003-2004. A total of 11,750 people participated on 344
counts across the country, an increase of 65 participants and 10 counts
over last year. On the bird side, 293 species were tallied, two more
than last year, while the total number of individuals dropped slightly
to 3.27 million, down from 3.39 million. When Bird Studies Canada took
on the organization of this huge event, only 257 counts were sending in
results from Canada, so enthusiasm continues to grow! To learn more
about the Christmas Bird Count click
here.
Canadian
Wildlife Service Bids Farewell to George Finney
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September 2004 - Friends and co-workers gathered in
Sackville, NB to honour and say goodbye to Dr. George Finney. George has
worked for the Canadian Wildlife Service of Environment Canada in
Sackville since 1985. He is leaving his position as Regional Director of
the Environmental Conservation Branch - Atlantic Region to take on the
position of Bird Studies Canada's President as of 1 October. George, his
wife Pat, and their three children will be missed in Sackville, but they
are assured a very warm welcome at Bird Studies Canada's Headquarters
office near Long Point, ON by all staff, volunteers, and members across
Canada.
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Election
of Directors Held at Annual Members Meeting
12
September 2004 - Bird Studies Canada’s (BSC’s) Annual
Members Meeting was well attended on a beautiful late summer day. With
seven positions available on BSC's Board of Directors and nine nominees,
an election was called prior to the meeting. The response to the
election call was impressive, with over 1200 members voting either in
person or by proxy. As a result of the election, the Bird Studies Canada
Board consists of the following Directors.
Newly elected: Dr.
Arnold Boer, NB; Dr. Suzanne Carrière, NT; Dr. Fred Cooke, UK; Dr.
Marcel Darveau, QC; Ms. Mary E. Gartshore, ON; Dr. Diana Hamilton, NB;
and Mr. David Love, ON
Mid-term: Mr. George
Clulow, BC; Mr. Jim Coutts, ON; Mr. Loney Dickson, AB; Mrs. Diane
Griffin, PE; Mr. John Harrison, ON; Dr. Art Martell, BC; Dr. Kathy
Martin, BC; Mr. Gerald McKeating, AB (ex officio); and Mr. John Spearn,
ON
Bird Studies Canada wishes to
thank retiring Directors Robert Carswell, Jim Murray, and Laura Talbot-Allan.
Colleagues
and Friends Pay Tribute to
Former BSC President, Michael Bradstreet
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September 2004 - A humorous look back at Michael Bradstreet's
contributions, abilities, and antics was a common thread that weaved
through a special tribute luncheon that was held on his behalf at The
Greens at Renton, near Simcoe, ON. Michael's exceptional drive to
advance bird conservation efforts and build the organization now known
as Bird Studies Canada was remembered by many of his colleagues and
friends. But first, Lillian Bradstreet, Michael's mom, provided insight
into how his life started, and how some things haven't changed. The
Master of Ceremonies was John Lounds, President of the Nature
Conservancy of Canada. Nearly 200 guests were entertained by the
reflections and reminiscences of Mr. Jon McCracken, Ms. Caroline
Schultz, Mr. Jim Matthews, Dr. Jane Bowles, Dr. Chip Weseloh, Dr. Bruce
Falls, Mr. Harry Barrett, and Mrs. Diane Griffin. Michael is now the
Ontario Region Director for the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
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George
Pond Top Birdathon Fundraiser, Again!
10
September 2004 - Congratulations to Mr. George Pond, who was
the number one fundraiser in Bird Studies Canada’s annual Baillie
Birdathon. George has single-handedly raised more money than any other
participant in the last 4 out of 5 years, breaking his own record in
2004 with over $8000 raised to date. George is from Simcoe, ON, and
designates the Norfolk Field Naturalists to receive a portion of the
funds he raises. Other top ten fundraisers include: Graeme Gibson the
Elder and Margaret Atwood ($4951), Bruce and Ann Falls ($4932), Kevin
Shackleton ($4044), Harry B. Barrett ($2891), Mark Cranford ($2143),
Shelia Smith ($2066), Alan Robinson ($1985), Geoff Carpentier ($1718),
and John B. Miles ($1682). Thanks to all of you for your outstanding
effort! More details about the 2004 Baillie Birdathon, including a list
of all prize winners, will be available with the next issue of Latest
News, posted 1 October 2004.
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