In the fall, a small fish called the Emerald Shiner migrates in large numbers to winter in the deep waters of Kempenfelt Bay.  Local and migrant birds take advantage of this bounty providing viewing opportunities for many species not usually seen here in other seasons.  Little, Bonaparte's & Black-backed Gulls, Red-breasted and Hooded Mergansers, Long-tailed Duck, White-winged & Black Scoters, Red-throated Loon, Trumpeter & Tundra Swans and Red-necked Grebe often make appearances, some in good numbers.  Large flocks of Common Loon, Common Goldeneye, Bufflehead and Scaup are common.

 

We will carpool from Inniswood Baptist Church 460 Yonge Street, Barrie and make short, easy walks to stand by the water to view the birds.  It can be very cool, windy and damp standing at the water, so please dress appropriately for the weather forecast.  Binoculars are essential and spotting scopes and Field Guides are very useful.