Weekday Bird Hike at Ashbridges Bay - Public
Wednesday, April 29, 8:00 - 11:00 am
Leaders: Rose Petrich and Connor Smith
Note: Public and TOC members are welcome!
Registration: Registration is required. If you can't attend, please cancel your registration.
Description: Please join us to enjoy a leisurely walk through Ashbridges Bay Park. Meet at 8:00 at the main parking lot directly south of Coxwell Avenue. See map below.
Target birds will be Warblers, Thrushes, Sparrows and other migratory songbirds.
Who should come: Birders of all experience levels are welcome. The more eyes the better!
What to bring: Please bring binoculars and/or camera if you have them. Remember to dress appropriately for the conditions. Water and snack suggested.
Location and Directions: Ashbridges Bay Park is located directly south of Coxwell Ave. and Lakeshore Blvd. We’ll meet near porta potty immediately south of the main parking lot which is marked as “car park 194” on map:
https://www.google.com/maps/search/Ashbridges+Bay+Park+parking+lot,+Toronto,+O%20%20N/@43.6604512,-79.3151449,17z/data=!3m1!4b1?authuser=0&%3Bentry=ttu
Parking: Parking is free before 5 pm on weekdays
Public Transportation: - 3 options
From Woodbine Station, take the Woodbine South #92 bus, get off at Woodbine Beach Loop at Lakeshore, and walk about 10 minutes to main parking lot south of Coxwell. See map.
Alternatively, take the 505 Dundas Street Car east to Coxwell Ave. and Queen St. East and walk 1.3 kms. south on Coxwell to the main parking lot south of Coxwell. See map.
Or, take 501 Queen Street Car to Coxwell ave. and Queen St. East, and walk 1.3 kms. south on Coxwell to the main parking lot south of Coxwell. See map.
Distance: Approximately four kilometers round trip.
Accessibility: Terrain is mostly level, with some mild slopes. Paved trails, grass.
Facilities: Porta potty next to main parking lot. Washrooms are available after 9 am
Contact: Rose Petrich - 647-285-4303
TOC Field Trips
TOC aims to provide birding outings which are welcoming and enjoyable for all. If you have any questions about the event, or require accommodations, please contact the trip leader in advance, by emailing outings@torontobirding.ca. Please allow a few days for a response.
