Birding Stony Swamp on Jack Pine Trail

Look for breeding warblers, thrushes, vireos, and other forest and marsh birds.

Date

May 31, 2025 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Location

Jack Pine Trail

Moodie Drive

Event Details

Leader: Art Goldsmith

Meet: Jack Pine Trail parking lot on Moodie (P9)

Description: Will be looking for breeding warblers, thrushes, vireos, and other forest and marsh birds. We will cover about 5 km over the morning (out and back) on well-maintained and mainly flat trails. Art will provide guidance to new birders on how to look and listen for birds, and answering questions about eBird, equipment, and techniques for finding and identifying birds.

What to bring: binoculars, good walking shoes, snack, water, and be prepared for mosquitos, ticks, sun and rain. You may also want to bring a field guide and camera.

Registration is required:  A maximum of 20 people. Please contact Diane Lepage at: dlepagehibou@sympatico.ca

Organizer

  • Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club

Contact the Organizer

  • Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club
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