Spring Bird Walk - Saturday, May 17, 2025

Bird Walk Update - the walk will take place on Saturday, May 17

Rain Date - Sunday, May 18, 2025

A bird walk provides an excellent opportunity to connect with nature and observe captivating bird species. The upcoming spring bird walk is scheduled to take place at Colonel Sam Smith Park, with a primary focus on sightings of spring migrants, this walk marks the final walk of the spring season. Participation is limited to thirty (30) registered individuals. Sightings from our May 10 walk include the following warblers: Black-and-white, Black-throated Green, Ovenbird, Cape May, Blackburnian and Chestnut-sided. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars if available. Please note that the walk may venture beyond paved trails in some areas, and ground conditions could be wet or muddy. Suitable footwear is highly recommended.

Please Note: We will reply to your email to confirm your attendance for the walk or to notify you if the walk is fully booked. If your circumstances change and you are unable to attend, please inform us at your earliest convenience.
 
Your hike leader is local birder Peter Sproule
 
Bird Walk Date:
Saturday, May 17

Details:
Time: 9 am to 11 am
Please arrive at least 10 minutes ahead of time to allow the hike to begin promptly at 9 am

Location: Colonel Sam Smith Park
We will meet in the upper parking lot (free on the weekend)
Parking lot info can be found here - Upper Parking Lot

Walk Registration
Please register for the walk/s in the following manner:
Your name/s and the number of attendees
Please email us your registration at
[email protected], subject: Bird Walk Registration

Walk Attendance
Please dress for the conditions and wear appropriate footwear for wet conditions. The park is located on Lake Ontario and can be cooler than other city areas and some walking areas can be wet. Participants of these hikes take part at their own risk and the event organizer, sponsor and leaders assume no responsibility for any loss or injury however sustained. Please do not bring pets

Inclement Weather
If necessary, the hike will be rescheduled from Saturday, May 17, to Sunday, May 18