DURHAM REGION FIELD NATURALISTS © 2018 UPDATED OCT. 12, 2018
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UPCOMING OUTINGS
Note: In the event of a forecast of bad weather, an email will be sent to the DRFN distribution list the evening before a trip, with trip cancellation or re-scheduling information. If you are not on the list, you may check the DRFN website or call the outing leader.
To find out about upcoming outings for Pickering Naturalists, check their website: www.pickeringnaturalists.org
Saturday, October 13 at 10 AM
Darlington Generating Station Parkland
•Meet at the parking lot to the SW of the pond at Darlington Generating Station. (From the 401, take the Courtice Road exit, go east on the Service Road (Energy Drive) to Cargo (formerly Solina) Road and go south to the parking lot nearest the lake.)
•Darlington is a great place to visit any time of the year. It has been 6 years since we last visited so we’ll see the changes, highlight the best places to check and look for interesting birds.
•Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
•Difficulty: Light walking on excellent trails.
•Bring water.
Sunday, November 25 at 8 AM
Niagara Gulls
•Leader: Rayfield Pye
•Niagara Falls is a common destination for gulls in late fall and winter. A variety of interesting birds have been seen in the past including Lesser Black-backed, Slaty-backed, and California Gulls; Black-legged Kittiwake; Brant; Purple Sandpiper; Red Phalarope, Canvasback; Common Loons; etc.. Niagara is also home to Tufted Titmice so a handful of seed may get you a lifer.
•Meet to car pool at the southwest corner of the Pickering GO station. The drive to Niagara Falls should take approximately 2 hours.
•Difficulty: It can be very cold, wet and/or snowy beside the Niagara River. (It can also be warm and dry…) Dress to stay warm and dry. Wear layers of clothing for flexibility. Casual walking on sidewalks will be required.
•Bring water and a lunch or prepare to dine at Tim’s in Chippawa.
Sunday, December 22
Durham Christmas Bird Count.
•Contact Rayfield Pye to participate @ 905-436-7998 or raypye@interlinks.net.
•A sign-up sheet will be available at the November meeting.
•Check for weather forecast and dress accordingly.
Past Outings
Sat. Sept. 15, 2018
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Thickson's Woods Fall Festival
Come out and enjoy the festivities and join nature walks guided by DRFN members!
Saturday, August 25 at 8:00 AM
Presqu’ile Provincial Park Nature
Saturday, July 14 at 1:00 PM
Butterflies at Claremont Conservation Area with Rayfield Pye
Saturday, June 16 at 6:00 PM
Carden Alvar with Don Docherty
Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 10:00 AM
Stephen's Gulch Wild Flowers and Nature Walk
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
Saturday, April 14. 2018 at 7 AM
Algonquin Park
Saturday, March 03 at 10:00 AM
Leslie Street Spit / Tommy Thompson Park
Sat. February 17, 2018 at 10:00 AM
Casual Winter Bird Walk
Sunday, December 17, 2017
Durham Christmas Bird Count.
Saturday, January 06, 2017 at 8:45 AM
Annual Winter Bird Feeder Tour and Potluck Lunch
Sunday, November 26, 2017 at 8 AM
Niagara Gulls
Sunday, November 05, 2017 at 10 AM
Lake Ontario Marshes
Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 10:00 AM
Heber Downs Mushroom Walk
Monday, July 03, 2017 at 1:00 PM
Butterflies at Enniskillen Conservation Area with Rayfield Pye
Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 8:00 AM
Presqu’ile Provincial Park Nature Walk with Don Docherty
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 5:30 PM
Carden Alvar with Otto Peter
DRFN Annual Weekend Outing
June 9-11: 2017
Saturday, May 27,2017 10:00 AM
Rossland Road Butterfly Garden:
Spring Clean-up and Maintenance
Sunday, May 14,2017 10:00 AM
Clements Woods: Wildflowers
Saturday, April 22, 2017 9:00 AM
Thickson’s Woods: Spring Nature Walk and Garlic Mustard Removal
Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 9:00 AM
Presqu’ile Provincial Park: Waterfowl
Saturday, January 14, 2017, 8:45 AM
Annual Winter Bird Feeder Tour
and Potluck Lunch
Sunday, December 18, 2016
Durham Christmas Bird Count
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