This message is posted with the permission of the ONTBIRDS coordinator. DO NOT POST THE REQUESTED SIGHTINGS TO ONTBIRDS.
Journey North, an internet-based science program that monitors and studies the arrival of spring across North America, is beginning its 10th season. This program is utilized by over 3000 classrooms in Canada and the U.S.A. Details on participating in this program can be found at: http://www.learner.org/jnorth/spring2003/species/. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcing the 10th Annual Winter Robin Round up! Dates: February 4 - 18, 2003 ***************************************************************** Calling All Robins! Where do robins spend the winter, anyway? Let's find out. ***************************************************************** How to Participate in Journey North's Winter Robin Round Up 1. Go outside and look for robins. 2. When you spot a robin, come to the Web and report your observations to Journey North (you will need to register at: www.learner.org/jnorth), or e-mail your observations to Cindy Schmid at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Winter Robin Round Up only) DO NOT POST THE REQUESTED ROBIN SIGHTINGS TO ONTBIRDS We will add your robin observations to the winter map whether they're... * seen alone (FIRST Robin), * in groups (WAVE of Robins), * singing (FIRST song), or * OTHER Robin observations. Remember, you have until February 18th, 2002 to collect your sightings! 3. On February 18th we'll post a map to show where robins are found spending the winter of 2003. We'll also give you a data summary so you can make your own map. 4. After February 18, please continue to watch for robins and help us track their spring migration. AS PREVIOUSLY STATED, DO NOT POST THE REQUESTED ROBIN SIGHTINGS TO ONTBIRDS! <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
