Carden Alvar - Bluebird Ranch

[Bluffs Birder]

An extract from Ontbirds:

Subject: Carden Alvar - Bluebird Ranch
From: Jean Iron
Date: Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:50:48 -0400

The 206 acre Bluebird Ranch at the corner of McNamee and Wylie Roads behind the Carden Important Bird Area sign is for sale. This critical area needs protection. It is home to many grassland specialties. Here in 2006 Ontbirders saw and heard a Henslow's Sparrow. Birders realize how important this property is because it welcomes us to Wylie Road and borders the Windmill Ranch to the north, protecting a large block of alvar habitat for birds.

The Couchiching Conservancy is having a fundraising dinner on Friday, June 24, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Carden Recreation Centre in Dalrymple near Kirkfield. Tickets are $50 per person and you will received a charitable receipt for $30. There will be a Silent Auction with a great prizes and fantastic entertainment. To reserve your spot, please contact The Couchiching Conservancy at 705-326-1620 for tickets.

More information:
http://www.couchconservancy.ca/images/indeximg/bluebird-ranch-fundraiser.pdf

Please join us in supporting this vital purchase. We hope to see you on Friday evening.

Jean Iron and Ron Pittaway

[Rob'in'To]

Any idea how this is all going?  I know the spot well...  first stop in for me and always see/hear the Meadowlarks and Bobolinks.  Had Eastern Bluebirds in one of the first nest boxes...  the first time I ever went.  That told me this is a magical place for a birder.

[Andreas Jonsson]

The donations are close to the target, but I believe they are still lacking $10000 or so. Currently, thanks to donations the generosity of the TOC any donations you make will be tippled. I.e. for every dollar you donate two dollars will be added to you donation.