Ontario Field Ornithologists
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Saturday, Feb. 14
Trip leader: Angie Williams
A short hike (2.5 km round trip, on flat terrain) in a spruce forest to look for northern woodpeckers and grouse, followed by a casual walk around the town of Smooth Rock Falls, to observe winter birds as part of the Great Backyard Bird Count. Perfect for beginners!
Target birds include Black-backed and American Three-Toed Woodpeckers, Pine and Evening Grosbeaks, Redpoll, Canada Jay, Ruffed Grouse. ***Special update: there are a few Willow Ptarmigans in town, as of Feb. 4.
Advance registration not required. Trip open to the public.
Meet at 188 Ross Rd. at 9:00 am, or at the parking area on the far east end of Main St. at 9:15. Text/phone 905-870-8583 to meet up with us along the way.
Trip starts at 9:00, but the finishing time is flexible depending on the day. A washroom and an indoor place to take a lunch break will be made available (bring a bag lunch) for those who wish to continue birding in the afternoon.
Warm winter outerwear and sturdy winter boots are a must. Snowshoes will be useful but are not absolutely necessary.
