Members: We were copied a news report out of Winnipeg indicating unusually cold conditions and snow cover across the eastern arctic, including Hudson Bay. Apparently, the spring tourist season at Churchill went bust this year. Such late spring temps. and snow cover had not been experienced since the 1960's. These conditions were predicted to have dire consequences for breeding waterfowl and shorebirds throughout the region. Question: Are any shorebird researchers active on Akimiski Island this spring and can they report what they are witnessing there? Ditto for those working around Churchill. Thanks, PR Leary