Fall Migration Magic at Colonel Sam Smith Park — Join Our Beginner‑Friendly Bird Walk!

Bird walk update - it's a go!

Fall is one of the most exciting times to explore Colonel Sam Smith Park — the air is crisp, the lake is lively, and migrating birds are on the move.
Whether you’re brand new to birding or already hooked, this guided walk is designed to be easygoing, welcoming, and full of discovery.

We’ll keep our eyes out for sparrows, kinglets, late-season swallows, and of course the confusing, challenging, but always fun world of fall warblers.
Yellow-rumps, Palms, Nashvilles, Blackpolls — they’re all dressed in their subtle autumn outfits, and we’ll help you learn the tricks to tell them apart.

It’s a relaxed pace, lots of learning, lots of “wow, I didn’t know that,” and plenty of chances to enjoy the park’s beautiful fall scenery.

After the walk, swing by the store to keep the birding fun going —
try a round of Wingspan, the award‑winning bird‑themed board game where you build habitats, attract species, and discover even more about the birds you love.
It’s the perfect cozy fall activity after a morning outdoors.

Come for the birds, stay for the community — we’d love to see you there.

Participation is limited to 30 registered attendees, so please register in advance. Binoculars are encouraged if you have them. The route may go beyond paved trails, so come prepared for wet or muddy ground and wear sturdy, suitable footwear.

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, September 19
Details:
Time: 10 am to 12 pm
The meeting point is the upper parking lot at Colonel Sam Smith Park. We’ll be leaving from the parking lot meeting spot at 10 am, so please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early to ensure we can start the hike on time. Parking lot detail - The Upper Parking Lot - Parking is free.

Hike 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

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.

Hike Cancellation
The hike maybe cancelled if there is inclement weather. Check our website for updates -Fall Bird Walk

Hike 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.