October 23 (Sunday) 

Sandbanks Provincial Park, Point Petre

Leaders : Andrew Brown, Olivia Maillet. . Meet 8:00 am at entrance to the park. We will enjoy some fine fall birding along the southeastern coastline of Prince Edward County. Expected fall migrants of all kinds, plus the possibility of late warblers, uncommon sparrows, wayward flycatchers, open-water jaegers and more! This trip will involve a mixture of short hikes and roadside birding. Please pack a field lunch. Washrooms enroute.

Land Acknowledgement

We  acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe, and Haudenosaunee peoples. These peoples agreed to mutual sharing obligations and responsibilities as stewards of the land and water. We recognize that these are now our shared obligations in partnership, to continue to protect the land and water. In doing so,  we honour the Indigenous ancestors who came before us and who continue to be present in lands which we occupy. We acknowledge and honour the First Nations who  continue to hold and share their rich history, traditions, and cultures that are proud, modern, and vibrant. 

Who can come: Trip is for OFO members. (One birding guest may accompany registrant).  Maximum: 25 participants. 

What to bring: Lunch if birding all day, water, sunscreen, snacks. Please contact trip leader in advance if you require loaner binoculars or accommodations by emailing admin@ofo.ca. 

Terrain: Fairly flat terrain. Slow pace. Travel by car between locations.

Location not accessible via public transportation.

Facilities : washrooms available locally.