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- 17May 17, 2023
The Birds of Hemlock Ridges
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/the-birds-of-hemlock-ridges/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Hemlock Ridges – 5th Line E Mono just south of Hockley RoadHike Leader(s): Gary Hall Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 3-4 km.Description
The middle of May is an excellent time to look for migrating birds. On this walk, we will look and listen for signs of bird activity. We’ll see how many species of birds we can discover on the Hemlock Ridges Nature Reserve. Bring binoculars and a camera if you have them. Downloading the Merlin app on your cell phone will greatly enhance your enjoyment of this activity. As an added bonus, enjoy the many species of wild flowers present on Hemlock Ridges.