FALL BIRDING HIKES at Point Pelee National Park (message approved by the OntBirds co-ordinator):
Every weekend from August 23 to October 26 inclusive (excluding Saturday, September 6). Hikes will start on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. only. Similar to spring hikes, they will be about two (2) hours in length and are led by local experts - cost is $10 per hike. Although there will be an emphasis on migrating birds, we will look at anything of interest including butterflies, plants, other insects etc. (including Monarchs). Pre-registration is NOT required; additional details (if needed) can be obtained by calling The Friends of Point Pelee at 519-326-6173. There will be no regular hikes on Saturday, September 6. Instead, the 2nd Annual W.E. SAUNDERS BIRDING ODYSSEY will be held, which is a friendly competition. Participants will be assigned to a group and expert leader, and each group will then scour Point Pelee National Park from 8:30 a.m. to about 12 Noon - $20 fee includes a BBQ lunch and awarding of the "Peregrine Falcon Trophy." How many species will the winning team find? Again, additional information can be obtained by phoning the Friends of Point Pelee at 519-326-6173. Michelle Nicholson, The Friends of Point Pelee ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today! Friends of Point Pelee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
