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Firstly, we would like to thank everyone who has submitted reports thus far for your contributions to scientific knowledge and our understanding of the occurrence and distribution of Ontario's avifauna. This is a reminder for those who haven't already to please *submit your reports documenting rare bird sightings from this year *as soon as possible, and before *January 30th, 2023*. Regardless of whether you are the original finder or a following observer, we would love to receive a report from you. Multiple reports for any rare bird sighting strengthens the record and increases the quality of documentation overall. Submitting a report is easy, at a minimum simply requiring the date and location of observation with a description of the bird and what led you to your identification. Reports may be submitted through the OBRC's online submission form here: http://ofo.ca/site/Obrcreport or via email to the OBRC Secretary ([email protected]). Please send supporting documents such as photos, videos, sound recordings or drawings directly to the secretary and include your name and the species in your email. The review lists for the three reporting regions in Ontario as well as some some excellent guidelines for reporting can be found here: http://ofo.ca/site/page/view/obrc.guidelines. Lastly, our website has been updated! There you may now find spreadsheets detailing our membership history, a listing of all records ever reviewed by the committee, as well as the 2021 AGM minutes and annual report: http://ofo.ca/site/Obrc <http://ofo.ca/site/Obrcreport> Thanks everyone, and happy birding! Nicole Richardson OBRC Chair -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Birdnews is reserved for announcements, location summaries, first of year reports, etc. To post a message on Birdnews, send an email to: [email protected]. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Birdnews Moderators by email at [email protected]. Please review posting rules and guidelines at http://ofo.ca/site/content/listserv-guidelines During the COVID-19 pandemic, all Ontario birders should be taking extra precautions and following local, provincial, and federal regulations regarding physical distancing and non-essential travel. To find out more about OFO, please visit our website at ofo.ca or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists.
