Dear Ontbirders: The number of excellent birders in the field today has increased to the point that a great many Ontario Bird Records Committee (OBRC) Review List birds are being found all over the province. Seeking documentation of these occurrences has placed a severe burden on the already very busy OBRC Secretary, Bill Crins. Consequently, we have asked Kayo Roy to return to help the Committee in the capacity of Assistant to the Secretary. His primary function will be to contact observers with a request that they submit a detailed report of their rare bird sighting, and to seek complete information concerning the dates of occurrence of these birds.
On a regular basis, Kayo will be monitoring various reports of rarities from across Ontario, and contacting those who have discovered or observed them. He will also post requests for documentation and occurrence dates of particular species on Ontbirds. The OBRC appreciates the assistance of observers through the provision of documentation on their sightings, and looks forward to the continued and expanded participation of Ontario's birders in this process. We are pleased that Kayo has accepted this position, and we are confident that OBRC's efforts to document and preserve Ontario's ornithological records will be greatly improved and enhanced through his work. Good birding. Ron Tozer Chair (2004) Ontario Bird Records Committee (This post has been approved by Mark Cranford, Ontbirds Coordinator.)
