The August issue of Ontario Birds, journal of the Ontario Field Ornithologists, was mailed today. Here are the contents:
COVER A colour painting of a Yellow-breasted Chat by Barry Kent MacKay. ARTICLES 1. Ontario Bird Records Committee Report for 2004. OBRC Secretary Bill Crins outlines the Accepted and Not Accepted records for 2004, with remarks on the status of many species. The report has 11 photos of accepted rarities. 2. Breeding Status and Nest Site Selection of Common Raven in Ontario. George Peck describes the historical changes, recent southward expansion, and nidiology of the raven in Ontario. The article includes a map of nest record distribution and eight photos by the author of nests, eggs, young and nest sites. NOTES 1. The Birds of Quetico Provincial Park and the Atikokan Area: An Update. Dave Elder presents records of 11 new species and noteworthy changes in status since the 1994 publication of his book on the birds of this part of northwestern Ontario. REVIEWS 1. Shorebirds of North America: The Photographic Guide. Reviewed by Ron Pittaway. 2. A Birder's Guide to Michigan. Reviewed by Ron Tozer. 3. Hummingbirds of North America. Reviewed by Allen Chartier. 4. Birds of Ontario: Habitat Requirements, Limiting Factors, and Status - Nonpasserines: Waterfowl Through Cranes. Reviewed by Ron Tozer. PHOTO QUIZ Glenn Coady discusses the identification of a juvenile passerine; a really confusing bird until you are aware of it. Enclosed with this issue is a reminder registration form for the 2005 OFO Annual Convention at Point Pelee on the weekend of 10-11 September. The convention includes field trips for registered participants on Saturday and Sunday, Ron Scovell's book sale, displays, Saturday evening banquet, Distinguished Ornithologist Award, and a presentation by Allen Chartier about vagrant hummingbirds and the Great Lakes Hummernet. This is a last chance to register. On behalf of co-editors Ron Pittaway and Bill Crins, we thank the cover artist, authors, photographers, and advertisers who contributed to this issue. Ron Tozer Co-editor, Ontario Birds Dwight, Ontario [EMAIL PROTECTED]
