Murphys Point Provincial Park

Sunday, May 11

Leader: Mark Read

Meet 7:00 am at the Lally Homestead parking lot on County Road 21. Lally Road in Lanark County. We will spend the morning scouting various locations within the nearby Murphys Point Provincial Park for breeding and migrant species such as Golden-winged and Chestnut-sided Warblers, Yellow-throated Vireo, Indigo Bunting, Black-billed and Yellow-billed Cuckoos, and more.

Important: Parking permits must be booked in advance at  https://reservations.ontarioparks.com/

Type of Trip: Resident birds, spring migrants, photography.

Location and Directions: The Lally Homestead parking lot is approximately 2.5 kilometres southwest of the main park entrance. Park entrance fee is required. Participants who do not have an annual Ontario Parks pass can purchase a daily permit at the parking lot.

Public Transportation: None.

Duration: 7:00 a.m. — 12 Noon. Rest stops will be available throughout the morning.

Approximate Distance: Distances driven depend on local birding info at time of the trip. Most of the trip is within the park boundary.

Terrain: Mostly flat, paved trails. Good footwear required.

Washrooms: In the park.

Land Acknowledgement: We acknowledge that Lanark County is situated on unceded traditional Omàmìwininì (Algonquin) territory and with this acknowledgement comes respect for the land, people and the shared history of the territory.

About OFO Field Trips

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.

Safety and First Aid: Trip leaders are volunteers. They are not trained in first aid and cannot provide medical help in the case of an accident or administer medication. When driving, please follow the rules of the road. Exercise caution when parking on the side of the road and getting out of your car.

Accessibility: OFO aims to provide accessible birding trips which are welcoming and enjoyable for all. If you have any questions about the trip, or require accommodations, please contact the trip leaders in advance by emailing fieldtrips@ofo.ca. Please allow a few days for a response.