All of the usual warbler species are present in good numbers. Birds will
continue to appear as they drop out of the fog. The most recent major fallout
produced 28 warbler species in Thickson’s Woods.
Caution!! Trails are extremely slippery in parts of the woods after all the
rain.
Directions to Thickson’s Woods Nature Reserve
To get to Thickson's Woods, Exit from #401 to Thickson Rd. S. Continue south
about 1.5 kilometres to the Waterfront Trail, where you will see a large green
sign on your left that says "Thickson's Woods Nature Reserve". Park along the
east side of Thickson Road and walk east along the Waterfront Trail about 200
metres to where a pathway enters the woods on your right. Trails lead through
the woods with two extending to the roadway on the south side of the woods
along the shore of Lake Ontario. The roadways in the woods are the property of
Thickson’s Woods Land Trust. Birder’s are welcome to walk along the roadways,
but please park outside the gate. Exceptions are made for handicapped folks
who are unable to walk about.
The entrance to the meadow portion of the reserve is on the north side of
the Waterfront Trail opposite the entrance to the woods.
The Waterfront Trail east of Thickson Road is now gated, so no
motorized vehicles can access it. Please don’t stand in the middle of the
Waterfront Trail while birding, as you may endanger cyclists and in-line
skaters, as well as yourself.
Dennis Barry & Margaret Carney
338 Crystal Beach Blvd.
Whitby, Ontario L1N 9Z7
905-725-2116
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