Bird Hike at Ashbridges Bay
Saturday, November 8, 9:00 to 12:00 Leaders: Rose Petrich, jack alvo and Connor Smith
Note: This is a public event. Non-members are welcome! Please register to give us an idea of numbers.
Description: Please join us to enjoy a leisurely walk through Ashbridges Bay Park. Meet at 9:00 at the main parking lot directly south of Coxwell Avenue. See map below. Waterfowl will be the main interest as Ashbridges usually has a good variety of ducks in November. Gulls and various songbirds will also be of interest. This outing will be around 3 hours long, so until 12 noon.
Who should come: This outing will be especially geared to newer birders, but birders of all experience levels are welcome. The more eyes the better! Newer birders will learn identification tips. This outing is open to non-members of TOC. The terrain is mostly flat so it may be suitable for people with moderate mobility challenges.
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 at this time of year.
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.
Approximate Distance: Two to three kilometers.
Terrain: Mostly level, with some mild slopes.
Trail Surfaces: Paved trails, grass.
Accessibility: Most of the route may be manageable depending on your mobility device.
Facilities: Porta potty next to main parking lot. (Washrooms and drinking water are likely NOT available at this time of year).
Land Acknowledgement for Toronto: The land in Toronto (Tkaronto) includes the traditional territories of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that this area of Toronto has been included under the Williams Treaty, the Toronto Purchase - Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit and the "Dish With One Spoon" wampum inter-nation peace agreement.
We are stating a land acknowledgement to recognize the communities of peoples that were present and inhabited the lands before us, and the traditional territories of the peoples whose lands we are fortunate to share and live on today. Also, in effort to continue to improve our ongoing inter-relations with members of First Nations and Indigenous communities, we are mindful of broken covenants and the need to reconcile with all our relations. Together, may we care for this land and each other, drawing on the strengths of our mutual nation building through peace and friendship being mindful of generations to come.
