Join Vaughan’s Christmas Bird Count event on Dec. 15!

Grab your binoculars! The City of Vaughan’s Christmas Bird Count event returns this December – and you’re invited! Join fellow bird lovers on a nature walk to learn more about the many different birds that live in Vaughan, help locate different species and more.

The guided walk will take place on Sunday, Dec. 15 at the Elder’s Mills Nature Reserve (230 Napa Valley Ave.) from 10 a.m. to noon. Parking is available on Napa Valley Avenue, and the group will meet at the trail entrance between Napa Valley Avenue and Montebello Avenue. During the walk, the group will count the number of birds and species we see and hear. Both beginner and intermediate bird watchers are welcome to join us. 

Not sure if you know enough about birds to take part? No problem! We will begin the walk with a basic overview on birding and identify some of the species we are most likely to see. 

Space is limited, so register now to confirm your attendance!

This event will be held rain, snow, wind or shine. It will also require some walking, so please dress appropriately. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own binoculars, however we will have extra pairs available to borrow for those who need them.

Following the event, we will share the data we collect in the field with the Audubon Christmas Bird Count – such as the number of birds spotted, the number of species seen and local weather conditions that morning. The Audubon Christmas Bird Count is Canada’s longest-running community science bird project. 

Learn more about this event on Vaughan’s Environmental Sustainability Events webpage. Questions and comments can be emailed directly to the project team at environment@vaughan.ca. 

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