Di Labio Birding
BIRDING COURSE #1– SPRING 2014
BRUCE DI LABIO
400 Donald B. Munro Drive
P.O.Box 538
Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0
(613)839-4395 Office / (613)715-2571 Mobile
Hello Everyone,
This Spring I’ll be offering two birding courses for the novice to more experienced beginner.Beginner’s Course I will be held mostly on Tuesday mornings andBeginner’s Course II mostly on Saturday mornings. Please be sure to carefully review the schedule. The objective of my course is to provide a fun, yet educational introduction to birding and I strive to provide personal attention to all participants. It is also a wonderful forum where people with similar interests can meet and become familiar with good birding locations in Ottawa and eastern Ontario. Each course is limited to 15 participants so register early.
The course consists of 10 trips, 8 locally and 2 out-of-town. With the advent of spring, a number of interesting species will be migrating to our region. During the field trips, we will be visiting diverse and interesting areas including Lac Deschenes, Shirley’s Bay, Britannia Conservation Area, Carlsbad Springs, Gatineau Park, Dunrobin/Constance Creek area and the renowned Presqu’ile Provincial Park for its variety of water birdsand Chaffey’s Lock area for its rare breeding species. On each trip I will try to focus on a different group of birds i.e. waterfowl, grebes, loons, hawks, gulls, shorebirds and migrating land birds such as the brightly-coloured warblers.
I have a limited number of binoculars for loan, as well as scopes and field guides. If you are interested in using any optical equipment, please let me know in advance of the outing.
Remember to dress for the weather. Pack a snack and drink for short trips, and a lunch and snacks for our full day trip.
The designated meeting time is the DEPARTURE TIME. Please arrive at least 15 minutes earlier and meet inside.Carpooling is encouraged. Fewer cars on the road means we are able to cover more area in less time. If you are carpooling, please remember to make an equitable contribution to the driver for gas.
All trips are a go - rain or shine!
* Please note- birding locations are subject to change – we go where the birds go! *
If you are interested in taking the spring course please register by e-mail as early as possible. Payment by cash or cheque is due the first field trip. Please make cheque payable to Bruce Di Labio.
Cost: $250.00 per person (HST included)
Birding Course#1- Spring 2014
1. Tuesday, March 18th
Presqu’ile Provincial Park: “Waterfowl Identification”
Meet at Tim Hortons March Rd. & Carling Ave.
6:00 a.m. This is a full day trip.
2. Tuesday, March 25th
Local Trip: “Early Spring Migrants”
Meet at Tim Hortons Carling Ave near Britannia Coliseum
7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
3. Tuesday, April 8th
Local Trip: “Migrants East of Ottawa”
Meet at Tim Hortons Carling Ave near Britannia Coliseum
7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
4. Tuesday, April 15th
Evening Birding: “American Woodcocks flight display ”
Meet at Tim Hortons March Rd & Carling Ave.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (evening trip)
5. Tuesday, April 22nd
Local Trip: “Early Spring Migrants”
Meet at Tim Hortons Carling Ave near Britannia Coliseum
7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m
6. Tuesday, April 29th
Local Trip: “Birding Lac Deschenes”
Meet at Tim Hortons Carling Ave near Britannia Coliseum
7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
7. Tuesday, May 6th
Chaffeys Lock: “Spring warblers and other migrants”
Meet at Tim Hortons March Rd. & Carling Ave.
6:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
8. Wednesday, May 14th
Local Trip: “Spring Migrants”
Meet at Tim Hortons Carling Ave near Britannia Coliseum
7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
9. Thursday, May 22nd
Marsh Birds: “Bitterns and Rails”
Meet at Tim Hortons March Rd & Carling Ave.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (evening trip)
10. Tuesday, May 27th
Local Trip: Birding Gatineau Park
Meet at Bate Island, Champlain Bridge, east side parking lot.
6:00 a.m. to 11:00a.m.