Birding at Toronto Islands - Sun, Mar 4 2012

Birding at Toronto Islands (3/4/2012)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Meet at the Toronto Islands Ferry Terminal
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Mar 4 2012  9:45 AM
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Mar 3 2012 8:00:00 PM
Event Duration:3 hours
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Event Coordinator(s): Emily C
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Member Cost:$6.50/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, All Ages Welcome
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 10 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

A lot of Arctic seabirds, such as oldsquaw and buffleheads, winter on Lake Ontario. If you are not a regular birder, this will be a great introduction to birds that you may never have seen before. We may also see other kinds of wildlife - the last two times I went to the Toronto Islands (once in winter, once in summer), I saw a mink.

The plan is to catch the 10 a.m. ferry to Ward's Island and take a leisurely walk along the shorelines on both sides of the islands, looking for birds and wildlife.

Afterwards, we'll visit the Rectory Cafe for lunch/warm drinks before returning home on the ferry.

Required Items to Bring:
Warm, windproof clothing; a thermos/bottle of liquids		Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Binoculars; field guide to birds and/or mammals, camera; tripod, zoom lens; lunch money

How to Get There:
Event Directions:The ferry terminal is located at the foot of Bay Street and Queen's Quay. More info here.

Notes:

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Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$6.50/Person
Cost Includes:Adult round-trip fare on the ferry. Kids cost $3.
Make a Payment:Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the TOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.
 
Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $1.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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