Saturday: May 24 : Lakefield lagoons, Sawyer Creek Marsh in Peterborough county.
Leader : Megan Heft
Joint fieldtrip : OFO and PFN.
Meet 8:30 a.m. at parking lot of Peterborough's zoo on Water Street just south of Trent University. From here, we will drive along the Otonabee River north to Lakefield Sewage Lagoons where several duck species should be found as well as shorebirds and Spring migrants in the adjacent woods.
After the lagoons, a break will occur at the Lakefield Tim Hortons.
Our second main stop will be Sawyer Creek Marsh located less than 10 minutes' drive from the lagoons. Here we will search for breeding birds including rails, cranes, ducks, bitterns and herons. Alder flycatcher and breeding warblers and vireos should also be found.
Type of Trip: Breeding birds, spring migrants, photography.
Location and Directions: Peterborough’s Riverside Park and Zoo is located at 1300 Water Street.
Public Transportation: Local transit only in Peterborough.
Duration: 8:30 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Rest stops and coffee/lunch breaks will occur throughout the day.
Approximate Distance: About 3 kms. of walking involved.
Accessibility: Paved or gravel surfaces. Washrooms are available at Tim Hortons in Peterborough and Lakefield.
Land Acknowledgement: We respectfully acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of the Mississauga Anishinaabe. We offer our gratitude to our First Nations for their care for, and teachings about, our earth and our relations. May we continue to honour those teachings.
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.ca if 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.
If you have any questions or concerns, email fieldtrips@ofo.ca.
