Dates: Wednesday 13 October and Saturday 16 October
Time: 9:00 am.
Location: Meet at the parking area on Three Bridges Road, near the bridge over the Conestogo River, St. Jacobs.
Duration: Approximately 2.5 to 3 hours
Leader: David Gascoigne email: theospreynest@sympatico.ca Phone: 519 725-0866 Cell: 226 747-7299
Description:
The Mill Race Trail is an easy walk, for the most part on flat level ground. You will be able to feed Black-capped Chickadees from the hand, with a very good chance that White-breasted Nuthatches will join them. We often see three species of woodpecker, Rusty Blackbirds are possible in mid October, a variety of sparrows are usually present, Brown Creeper is often seen, and there is always the possibility of Muskrat and American Mink. Barred Owl has been seen along the Mill Race the past couple of years, but we make no promises regarding that species!
Registration is required – Contact David to register. Non members are welcome but they will need to sign an insurance waiver.
Dress according to the weather, bring your binoculars, snacks if you think you need them, and lots of enthusiasm. Washrooms are not available.
These outings are predicated on COVID restrictions not becoming more dire. We will at all times be guided by current guidelines related to the pandemic. Numbers will be limited and pre-registration is required.
