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We had a pleasant hike this morning in the PENS trails on a very foggy morning. The fog made it more difficult to locate birds by sound, giving the impression that the sound was coming from all around! I want to thank everyone who participated......
It was a fine day at Huttopia. A comfortable temperature with little wind and lots of birdsong. As we approach summer it is harder to spot the birds that we hear. I was pleased that we got a good view of the Blackburnian warbler which......
It was a rather cold morning. However we were four enthusiastic birders and we observed a total of 29 species in and around the Goyette-Hill park. Canada Goose Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) Mourning Dove American Bittern Pileated Woodpecker Alder Flycatcher Eastern Phoebe Great Crested Flycatcher......
We had a pleasant Saturday morning hike rewarded with the idyllic, lake spruce. On the way up to the lake we learned mnemonics to the songs of the black-eyed blue warbler, the ovenbird, the red eyed vireo and the black-throated green warbler. As we approached......
Our outing on Sunday evening included 3 kids – it is great to get the young ones excited about birds. I chose to stay in the village, checking for birds between the curling club and the train tracks on rue Pleasant/215 and on the bike......
The magnolia warbler was the star of our activity this Sunday morning at the Mont Pinacle. Some of our group who were beginning birders might have been overwhelmed by the number of warblers species that were present, but it really was a treat for me......
Join us from 7am to 10 am for a guided bird walk for 7 weekend mornings and 1 evening starting May 6th. These outings are by voluntary donation. See the schedule for meeting points.
Prices start at $100 per outing depending on the length, location and number of participants. We also provide special activities on request such as games for children and outings for schools. Please ask for details. Extra fees may apply.
Call 514-266-9229 or click here to book an excursion.
Who can come? Open to all ages, French and English. Feel free to invite others to join your group to help share the cost.
What to Bring? Binoculars if you have.
Where will we go? We are incredibly lucky to live in such a rich area, teaming with life and diversity. We are familiar with the area and can suggest appropriate locations. It can be on nature trails, in a park, neighbourhood or your own backyard! We are also open to doing hikes anywhere in the Eastern Townships.
Birding is done both visually and by ear. Your guide will recognize almost all birds by their songs even if they are not seen. Guides are bilingual. Birders will typically see or hear 12 to 30 species. No guarantees though. The weather and seasons affect bird activity and our ability to observe them.
Have you ever been on a walk in the woods and said to yourself, “That flower is beautiful, I wonder what it’s called…” or “That looks like an animal track, who could have left it there”? Leaves & Lichen Forest School excursions will help you learn how to go about answering those questions. Meant as an initiation to the more common species of plants and animals, these excursions help you hone your observation skills so every walk in the woods is an exciting exploration filled with discovery and wonder.
If you are currently homeschooling and interested in linking a hike or excursion to the curriculum you are teaching, get in touch! A birding hike or nature excursion is a great educational activity. There are also possibilities for integrating various subjects into an excursion. Contact us for more details.
Call 514-266-9229 or click here to book an excursion.
Birding with Sutton Elementary School
Cycle two and three had a wonderful adventure this week! We were treated to a guided birdwatching experience. Our students were engaged and enthusiastic and were brilliantly led by our guide Jason Campbell. If you are interested in organizing your own family birdwatching expedition please check out Jason’s site SuttonBirds.com.
Robyn Meyer – Teacher at Sutton Elementary School – Thursday May 28, 2020
Saturday Morning Bird Hike
Merci Jason. Merveilleuse experience. Ce fut une premiere pour moi mais je suis assurée qu’il y en aura d’autres.
Au plaisir,
Christiane Mazurek – Saturday, Jun 18, 2022
Mont Pinacle
I had a great time and learned a lot! It was amazing to have someone who knew so much in French and English and knew how to speak bird as well! I loved how excited he got when telling us about birds, it made the walk even more fun. We will be looking out for more bird walks for sure
Marie-Jade – May 25, 2023