❆ Winter Birds in Smooth Rock Falls
Date: 14 February 2026 (9am to 12pm - flexible)
Meeting Location: 188 Ross Rd. at 9:00 am, or contact Angie to meet up with us along the way.
Leader: Angie Williams
Description: Open to all. A short hike (2 km round trip, on flat terrain) in a spruce forest to look for northern woodpeckers and grouse, followed by a casual walk around the town of Smooth Rock Falls, to observe winter birds as part of the Great Backyard Bird Count. Perfect for beginners!
More info here: Ontario Field Ornithologists Winter Birds Field Trip.
❅ Great Backyard Bird Count Winter Bird Hike in Timmins.
Date TBD: during the weekend of February 13 to 16, 2026. (info will be posted shortly)
🍃 Spring Migration around Porcupine Lake
Date: 23 May 2026 (7am to 2pm - flexible)
Meeting Location: White Waterfront Conservation Area - Porcupine Lake, South Porcupine
Leaders: Roxane Filion and Pierre Noel
Description: Everyone interested in birds is welcome to join this OFO Field Trip, from complete beginners to experienced birders! This is a great introduction to migrating birds in the Porcupine Lake and Timmins Area. We will be walking a few trails and visiting a few locations, taking our time to listen to songs and calls, and to observe and learn to identify the bird species we encounter.
More info will be posted shortly on the OFO's Upcoming Field Trips page. Open to all. Free. Spaces will be limited so make sure to register.
For more info, contact timminsbirds@gmail.com
There will be more 2026 bird events and walks added.
If you are interested in learning about local birds by joining a small group for a birding walk, let us know and we'd be happy to set it up.
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Read about last year's bird walks and look at photos on the Past Bird Walks page
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