The Ohio Bird Records Committee announces the publication of the new
Ohio Bird Records Committee Annotated Checklist of the Birds of Ohio.

Since the most recent OBRC checklist appeared in 2004, eight species
have been added to the official Ohio state bird list.  Of course, many
other noteworthy sightings of recent years have also affected the way we
view the abundance and distribution of Ohio's birds, and they are
treated in the checklist as well.

More importantly, this new publication is not just an updated edition,
but a much expanded resource.  It features graphical representations of
occurrences, as well as text annotations, for all 420 Ohio bird species
now accepted by the OBRC, including records through August 2008.  It
also reflects all current AOU decisions as to taxonomy and nomenclature.

Suitable for use in the field or as a convenient desk reference, the new
OBRC checklist is larger and longer, with 60 pages of text.  New
features include a more readable format, scientific names, a quick-find
index, check-off boxes, and a brief historical overview for most species
based on Ohio birding references published in 1882, 1903, and 1968.

Robert Hershberger, of Time & Optics, Ltd. in Mt. Hope (Holmes County),
is our distributor.  He will be selling copies (individual and bulk)
through the mail, at his store, and through his catalog.  By mail,
single copies will be $3.75 each, which includes shipping and sales tax.
  Single copies will be $2.99 each at the store.  For bulk orders of 50
or more, the price will be $1.99 each, plus shipping and sales tax if
applicable.  Please contact Robert Hershberger if you have any questions
regarding availability.

Time & Optics, well-known throughout the state, is located in Holmes
County, just a few miles south of Mt. Hope.  The address is:

Time & Optics, Ltd.
6954 CR 77
Millersburg, OH  44654

The toll-free phone number is 866.308.0727.  Store hours are
Monday-Wednesday 7:30 am-5:00 pm; Friday 7:30 am-7:00 pm; Saturday 7:30
am-3:00 pm; closed Thursday and Sunday.

This project has been strictly a volunteer effort by the OBRC, in hopes
that all Ohio birders benefit from this publication.


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Ned Keller
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