Fall Migration on Pelee Island
Sunday, September 29th to Tuesday, October 1st
Leaders: Martin and Kathy Parker
This is a post-Convention opportunity to experience an outing to Pelee Island in order to sample the fall migration of both birds and butterflies on Canada’s southern island. We will also discover some of the other special features of this place. The bird migration will be well underway at this time of the year.
On Sept. 29 meet at the Kingsville ferry terminal prior to the ferry departure to Pelee Island. While on the island the group will visit Fish Point and Lighthouse Point Provincial Nature Reserves, the Stone Road Alvar and the NCC Constructed Wetland Complex. For those interested, a visit to the Pelee Island Bird Banding Station is available.
The cost of this trip is $395 per person based on double occupancy and includes two nights accommodation and breakfast at the Wandering Dog Inn. Lunches and suppers will be responsibility of each participant.
Registration with the trip leaders, Martin and Kathy Parker at mparker19@cogeco.ca is required at least one month before the start of the trip. A detailed information package will be provided to those who register with the Parkers. Space is limited due to accommodation.
Type of trip: Fall migrants, photography. Scope useful.
Accessibility: Terrain is flat and varies from open ground, boardwalks to sandy beaches. Wet conditions possible. Walking on open sandy beach may be a challenge for some. Washrooms are available at the West Dock, Scudders, at the meal stops and at the inn.
Land Acknowledgement: Ontario’s Southwest is on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabeg/Anishnabek/Anishinabek, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), Huron-Wendt/Huron-Wendat, Attawandaron (Neutral), Lenape, Ojibway/Chippewa, and Wendat Indigenous Peoples. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties.
About OFO Field Trips
OFO trips are for OFO members and one guest only.
OFO strives to create an inclusive, comfortable and enjoyable experience for all. Trip leaders are volunteers who generously offer their time to share their knowledge and passion for birds with others. Most OFO trips are suitable for beginner birders. Please let the trip leaders know if you are new to birding when you arrive.
Code of Conduct and Code of Birding Ethics: Participants are expected to review OFO’s Code of Conduct and Code of Birding Ethics before the trip.
Cancellation Policy: Space is limited so please cancel your registration if you cannot attend. If you need to cancel your registration on an outing, please go to the Events Registration page at https://ofo25.wildapricot.org/events. If you are registered for an event, you will see "Already registered" on the left side of the brief outing summary. Click on this, and you will see a button you can click to CANCEL REGISTRATION.
Transportation: All participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the field trip. Public transit information, if available, is included in the trip description.
What to Bring: Dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy, closed toe footwear. Bring ID and health card, water, a packed lunch for longer trips, and money for park entrance and ferry fees. Depending on the season, sunscreen, insect repellant and a topical insect bite treatment such as Afterbite or Benadryl are recommended.
Loaner Binoculars: Email fieldtrips@ofo.caif you require loaner binoculars. We will do our best to provide a pair.
Leaving Early: Trip leaders understand that not everyone will be able to stay for the duration of the trip. If you must leave early, please inform the trip leaders before you go.
Rest Stops and Lunch Breaks: Trip leaders will include rest stops and lunch breaks but if you require additional rest stops, please inform the trip leaders, so they can accommodate your request.
