Speaker: Kirstyn Richardson from Bird Studies Canada
Field Trip: Migrating Waterfowl in the many bays along the South Shore of Kempenfelt Bay
A combination of driving and easy walking
Leader: Chris Evans Time: 2-3pm. Approx.

Kirstyn will speak to us about the Chimney Swift program & will also answer questions about Bird Studies Canada's other programs.

Please bring a lunch. Light refreshments will be provided and don't forget to bring your mug.

After the regional meeting, join Chris Evans to look for migrating waterfowl along the south shore of Kempenfelt Bay.

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 floocks 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.