Category: Certificates

Essex Region Conservation Authority, Pelee Wings Nature Store, and Point Pelee National Park, nominated by Jean Iron and Dave Milson for an Award of Special Merit For their ongoing support of OFO Shorebird Nights and shorebird education at Hillman Marsh each spring.  These organizations have contributed funds, promotions and opportunities for birders to join OFO…

Aaron Hywarren, nominated by Quinten Wiegersma For his dedication to the OFO Ambassador Program in regards to the Manitoulin Island Lewis’s Woodpecker for the viewing date of January 17, 2023. Phyllis and Bob Cacciotti, nominated by Quinten Wiegersma For graciously hosting birders to view the Manitoulin Island Lewis’s Woodpecker in January 2023. Tony Barrett, nominated…

Barry Kent MacKay, nominated by Lynne Freeman and Jim Richards for an Award of Special Merit For his dedication and tireless amount of work he devotes to the welfare of birds and other wildlife. This award also recognizes Barry’s continuous support of OFO through the generous donation of striking and original artwork for the covers…

Brian Jeffery, nominated by Jeff Skevington For welcoming birders to view a Lark Sparrow at his feeder in Ashton, ON from December 30th, 2020 until April 21st, 2021. Carmelle and William Hagen, nominated by Jeff Skevington For hosting birders to view a Rock Wren from January 23rd to March 13th, 2021 near Alexandria, ON. Jeff…

Brendon Samuels and Dr. Leanne Grieves In appreciation for taking action to save the Bank Swallow Colony in London, ON. Brian Morin For providing on Ontbirds timely, informative and educational information about Snow Geese migration in eastern Ontario. Bark Lake Leadership and Conference Centre In appreciation for allowing birders free access to view the Varied…

Linda Johnston and her support team Deborah Johnston, David Lavigne, and Liz Black-Petrie For permitting the birding community access to see the Calliope Hummingbird and for providing exemplary hospitality. Glenn Coady For coordinating the viewing of the Calliope Hummingbird in Goderich with the homeowner and providing information to the birding community via Ontbirds. Peninsula Field…

Mark Peck For his many years serving as a resources person for the editors of Ontario Birds, for leading OFO hikes and for his many years of service to OFO and members as the ROM liaison person on the OBRC. Ron Tozer For his continued dedication to birding and birders and for leading many OFO…

Anouk Hoedeman For co-founding Safe Wings Ottawa in 2013 and for her tireless efforts to reduce bird mortality from window collisions through research, rescue, and education. Brian Ratcliff For keeping track of rare bird records and assisting the OBRC for the northwestern Ontario region. Mark Peck For his many years in assisting the OBRC as…

Thames Talbot Land Trust For their commitment to bird conservation in the acquisition of the Hawk Cliff Woods property and Mosa Forest. Durham Region Works and Finance Department For their ongoing efforts for accommodating and allowing birders to use the Nonquon Lagoons. Plover Lovers Committee For their commitment to public education and to citizen science…

George Arevalo (Director of Golf) and the Carruther’s Creek Golf and Country Club For hosting birders on their property over several days while a/the Cattle Egret visited in November 2014. Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall For allowing birders to park in their parking lot, gaining access to Sedgewick Park in the winter of 2014-15. Kathryn and…