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February 2020
Field Trip to Wolfe Island: Snowy Owls
Wolfe Island is a great place to see Snowy Owls, and the Kingston Field Naturalists know where to find these majestic birds. Spotting scopes will be set up, giving observers great views. Bring your family and friends because this event is open to the public. We will meet at 8:45 am (note the time change ... Read more
Find out more »March 2020
Presqu’ile Waterfowl Weekend
The annual Presqu'ile Waterfowl Weekend is our region's most popular early spring birding event. Hosted by The Friends of Presqu'ile Park, there is something for everyone. Spotting scopes at viewing areas provide close-up looks at ducks, geese, and swans while provincial park staff and volunteers offer identification tips. Are YOU planning to attend this event? ... Read more
Find out more »Field Trip: Cataraqui River & Kingston Inner Harbour
Leader: Ken Robinson (613) 766-4782 or ken.robinson546@gmail.com Meet Ken at the Tim Hortons on Highway 15 south of Highway 401 at 8:30 am to carpool. Together, we will explore areas along the Cataraqui River looking for waterfowl, over-wintering species, and early migrants. Waterfowl viewing opportunities (albeit on a smaller scale) for those unable to visit ... Read more
Find out more »May 2020
Field Trip: Presqu’ile Provincial Park & Brighton Wetlands
Leader: Steve Coates (sjcoates73@cogeco.ca) See many different types of birds in a single outing! We'll spend the morning visiting hotspots at Presqu'ile Provincial Park, including a 1 km hike along the Marsh Boardwalk trail, to look for songbirds, shorebirds, herons and egrets. Toward afternoon, we'll head over to a nearby constructed wetland that supports many ... Read more
Find out more »October 2020
Field Trip: Lemoine’s Point
Leader: Steve Coates (sjcoates@cogeco.ca) Fall songbird migration is winding down but mid-October is a prime time to observe staging waterfowl in Collins Bay. Both ruby-crowned and golden-crowned kinglet numbers will be at their peak, as will white-crowned and yellow-throated sparrows; these will be joined by and early-arriving winter sparrows such as tree sparrows and dark-eyed ... Read more
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