Title: First outing of 2026 at Colonel Samuel Smith Park
Date: Saturday, January 26
Time: 10 am to 12 noon
Leader: Brian Bailey (647-761-2711)
Registration required: This outing is for the public and TOC members. Registration is required, space is limited. If you find you can't attend, please cancel your registration to make room for the waiting list.
Description: Colonel Samuel Smith Park is a great birding location at any time of year. On this outing, we will expect to see a variety of waterfowl, both divers and dabblers. The water on the east side often attracts large flocks of Greater Scaup, Buffleheads, Common Goldeneyes and Long-tailed Ducks. The landfill area of the park is rich in natural winter food sources, attracting a variety of passerines, including a flock of overwintering American Robins.
Facilities: Public washrooms are available at the Powerhouse
Accessibility: The route will be mostly on established gravel and paved paths, but snow or ice may make walking a bit challenging, depending on the weather. The route can be adjusted to avoid the worst areas.
What to bring: Dress warmly! It's always cooler by the lake! Bring binoculars and/or camera, water, snack if desired, boots in case of recent wet weather.
Where and when to meet: Meet at 10 am at the south parking lot. Parking is free on weekends.
How to get there:
TTC: From Kipling subway station, take the 44 Kipling South into the park – the south parking lot is a short walk from the bus loop.
Driving and parking: Parking lot is at the south end of Col Sam Smith Drive (basically Kipling Ave south of Lake Shore Blvd.)
