Spring Migration at the University of Toronto
Tuesday, May 5
9 am to 11 am
Description: The St. George campus of the University of Toronto is a wonderful place to bird in the spring! There are many small and larger green spaces tucked away behind buildings and around the colleges. Despite being in the heart of the city, these areas are rich with bird life during migration.
The TOC, in collaboration with BirdSafe U of T will be leading a walk through the U of T campus, around Queen’s Park and along Philosopher’s Walk.
As walk, we'll be viewing buildings on campus that have been found to be hazards to migratory birds because of reflective glass and other design features.. We’ll learn which buildings have been treated with bird-friendly markers, and which are still a threat.
Carly Davenport of BirdSafe UofT and FLAP, and Bird Friendly Toronto will be sharing information and answering questions.
Leaders: Carly Davenport, Monika Croydon
Location: Meet at the north east corner of Queen’s Park Blvd, between Northrop Frye Building and E. J. Pratt Library
Route: On our walk, we will visit various areas on the UofT campus, as well as Queen’s Park and Philosopher’s walk. We will end near the St. George subway station.
Distance: The route covers roughly 5 km.
Time: 9 – 11 am. Longer if the birding is good!
Accessibility: Mainly paved sidewalks and paths.
What to bring: Water, snacks, binoculars
This is a public outing. Registration is required, we will have a maximum of 15 attendees. Please cancel your registration if you can’t come to allow wait-listed people to attend.
Contact: Monika Croydon, 647-928-7367
