Join Nature Guelph Bird Wing group for a day of finding shorebirds within the Wellington/Waterloo area. With the fall migration underway, we will visit a few spots where shorebirds are likely to be encountered locally. This volunteer-led outing will be a follow-up for our September speaker session (Sept 4 – Southbound Shorebirds with Jean Iron).
Potential locations may include:
- Guelph Lake
- Belwood Lake & vicinity
- Wilson’s Flats
- Floradale
Actual locations visited and route will be decided closer to the day based on recent sightings.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED (Limited to 20 participants) Nature Guelph members are welcome to register early. Non-members may only register two weeks before the event: https://forms.gle/R1ov1dwdFpj7AWhu8
Nature Guelph events are open to non-members and everyone is welcome! This event is free, but donations are always appreciated. If you enjoy our events and programs, we hope you will consider buying an annual membership. Nature Guelph memberships are: Individual: $30.00, Student: $15 www.natureguelph.ca
LOCATION & TIME: Meet at Wild Birds Unlimited (987 Gordon Street, Unit 2, Guelph ON N1G 4W3) to arrange carpooling at 8 am. We should arrive back in Guelph by 2 or 3 pm.
IMPORTANT DETAILS
- This event includes considerable travel by car. Public transport is not available.
- This event is family-friendly, BUT there will be prolonged periods of waiting/standing around, potentially in cold, windy, and/or wet weather. This event is likely not suitable for young children.
- This event is NOT dog-friendly.
- This will be a full day please be prepared with snacks, lunch, water and a warm beverage. There are opportunities for quick food stops along the way or bring your own lunch.
- DRESS WARMLY! It will be colder than you think! Dress for the weather – it’s often colder than you think along the water, so wear lots of layers! And you might get wet next to the falls.
- Bring your binoculars and spotting scopes if you have them. If you need some binoculars, Guelph Public Library has binoculars that can be borrowed.
- Carpooling can be arranged by participants at the meeting spot or ahead of time.
More information on the fall line-up of potential shorebirds visit: http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/articles.southboundshorebirds
Email birdwing@natureguelph.ca if you have any event-related questions. Please do not request assistance with registration through our social media accounts.