Author: ivor
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Jim Rising
Jim Rising is an OFO member best known for his research and contributions to our knowledge of the taxonomy and identification of North American birds. As professor of ornithology at the University of Toronto, Jim taught courses in field ornithology, evolutionary theory, freshwater and marine biology and subarctic ornithology. Many of his former students are…
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2004 Certificates
Dorothy Armstrong and her son, Larry Armstrong for welcoming birders on their land to view the Gray Flycatcher near Cayuga in December 2003 and January 2004. Ian Barnes of Hidden Valley Campground for their hospitality to visiting birders viewing the Painted Bunting at Normandale in August 2004. Tammy and Ted Bilous and Sarah and Sam…
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Bob Curry
Bob Curry is well known in Ontario and North America as one of the continent’s finest field ornithologists. He began birding in Hamilton over 55 years ago under the guidance of the legendary George North. Bob has mentored many of Ontario’s top birders. Bob is a founding life member of OFO and a strong supporter…
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2003 Certificates
Sam Barone for his valuable and generous photographic contributions to OFO publications and to the OFO website over many years. Fred and Rita Chapman for their generous hospitality to Ontario birdwatchers during the stay of the pair of Varied Thrushes at their property during winter, 2003. The Essex County Regional Conservation Authority for teir leadership…
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Bruce Falls
Bruce Falls had a long career as a professional ornithologist. He also is a mammalogist, having done his doctoral studies on the White-footed Mouse at Long Point on Lake Erie, which continues to be one of his favourite birding areas. As professor of zoology at the University of Toronto, Bruce supervised many graduate students at…
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2002 Certificates
Geoff Carpentier for his tireless work to obtain access on behalf of all Ontario birders to the Port Perry Sewage Lagoons. He received asecond award for generously donating his time and raising funds during the Baillie Birdathon on behalf of OFO for the past 10 consecutiv Homer and Jean Leavitt for their outstanding hospitality to…
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George Peck
George Peck has been a prominent ornithologist in Ontario for over 50 years. He is recognized for his work at the Royal Ontario Museum with the Ontario Nest Records Scheme, which he built into a major monitoring system of the breeding biology of Ontario birds. George has contributed much to the scientific knowledge of Ontario…
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2001 Certificates
Maris Apse for completing 10 consecutive years of Baillie Birdathon and raising over $9,000, of which $3,000 came back to OFO. Rod Barr Stella, Ontario for maintaining habitat for wintering owls in The Owl Woods, Amherst Island, and for providing access to visiting birders to see the owls. Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority for maintaining habitat…
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Murray Speirs
Murray Speirs was a leading ornithologist in Ontario for over 65 years. He is known for his meticulous recording of ornithological information. His primary interests were bird censusing and studies of American Robins, Black-capped Chickadees, Lincoln’s Sparrows and Evening Grosbeaks. Murray wrote the Lincoln’s Sparrow account in Bent’s Life Histories in 1968. He compiled Birds…
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2000 Certificates
Stephen Davis of Fishers Glen near Long Point for welcoming birders to his home to see the male Mountain Bluebird, November, 1999 to March, 2000. The bird may have been present as early as the summer of 1999. The Delaware Sportsmen’s Conservation-Association for their support, accommodation and for delaying the start of hunting at the…