As the migration of birds winds down, we will be faced with a new level of challenges as we go out and observe, with fewer birds and more challenging conditions such as the trees and shrubs have leafed out.

Birds should generally be 'on territory' now and their main focus will be to find a breeding partner.  Because birds use their songs to claim territory and to attract a mate, these calls will become a great tool to find them.  We will also use Merlin to 'guide' us in identifying the singing bird and then, try to find the bird that is making that sound to confirm our sighting.  It is certainly a more laborious process, but a very satisfying one as it teaches us to match the bird with the song.  It is something we can all do.

To best experience summer birding, each individual should have the Cornell Lab, Merlin app on our phones.  If this is something that interests you, come and join us as we explore the trails along the shore at the Collingwood Arboretum.

 We will meet at 8:30 AM on Wednesday, May 22 .  Turn north off Collingwood's 1st Street at the Beer Store, onto Hickory and follow it to the end where there is a small parking area.

This is a dependable birding 'hot spot' where we should be able to spot many songbirds, shorebirds and waterfowl. 

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With apologies for the shortness of notice (we all get busy in the spring) but hopefully we will have a good outing tomorrow.

Lucie and Brian