Darcy, of Way Way Up. There were only two other people who submitted checklists to the Great Backyard Bird Count for Nunavut. So this afternoon both names went into a hat (actually the palm of my hand) and Hilary drew one. It was Darcy's names so he gets a big hard cover coffee table book, The Birds of Canada.
It didn't generate the interest that I thought it would, and at the end of the day Nunavut only had coverage from two communities, which isn't very representative of the whole territory. I realize that not everyone has the same interests in birds as I do (I know I can't figure it out either) but still this project only asks at least fifteen minutes of one's time and the online submission couldn't be easier. I guess I need to come up with some other ideas to generate more interest next year (starting earlier and using the media would be a beginning I guess.
So congratulations to Darcy, and thanks to him and Bonnie for taking part. There maybe others out there who took place but didn't submit their lists (I see all the lists as I'm the reviewer for Nunavut). If that is the case you still have until March 1st to get your submission in.
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Thanks Clare (and Hilary!) It was an enjoyable weekend and I look forward to reading through the new book. !
No problem Darcy, thank you for all the data. Hope you are enjoying the book.