Sunset is a great time to spot and hear some unusual birds. I have a few favourite spots where I go to watch the American Woodcock’s courtship display, which begins at 8:30 p.m. Right now, there are also loads of Yellow Warblers along the bike...
It was a warm spring day, with lots of opportunities to see birds before the leaves are out. We had some nice surprises this morning including some firsts of the season for me! The highlights were the yellow warbler, the rose breasted grosbeak and sheer...
Sign up for five outings to identify birds in Sutton this spring. The outings are about 3 hours each and are rain or shine. Bird identification walks with bilingual guide Jason Campbell Saturday May 3: 7am-10am: Sutton Curling Club parking (left)– 26 Rue Pleasant Saturday May...
It was the final hike of this year's spring series. The weather began misty with occasional sunny breaks. As our group of 11 participants gathered in the parking lot and introduced ourselves, we enjoyed listening to the distinct songs of the birds around us. We...
We had a dynamic group this morning with many regulars and a family of 4 that came for the first time (father, twin daughters and grandmother). There was some confusion about binoculars and twins which resulted in me learning something new about the difference between...
It was the first group hike of the season for me. I was very excited to start this series of outings and was not disappointed. The birds were singing like crazy, many species at a time, and it was so fun picking out the different...
If you are looking for guided birding hikes this spring, I just added 2 more hikes that will take place in Frelighsburg. These are free outings provided by the Fiducie foncière du mont Pinacle. Although they are free, you must sign up. Here are the details: May...
Nature is awakening. The birds are singing. It is spring. I get a little buzz of pleasure each time I recognize a bird song that I have not heard in months. To hear the individual birds singing within the wonderful sounds of spring requires familiarity with...
Over the winter holidays I took a family vacation to our favourite spot, Samara Beach. It was our 4th time in Samara. It was an amazing trip with lots of time at the beach, birding and plenty of time to read and relax. I have...
Sign up for eight outings to identify birds in Sutton this spring. The outings are about 3 hours and are rain or shine. Bird identification walks with bilingual guide Jason Campbell Saturday May 4: 7am-10am: Sutton Curling Club parking – 26 Rue Pleasant Sunday May 12: 7am-10am: Sutton...