Huron Fringe Birding Festival Posted with the permission of the Ontbirds coordinator.
Spring is in the air, migrants are on the move and the Huron Fringe Birding Festival is ready for the arrival of birds and birders! The Festival runs over two, 4-day weekends, from May 25 to May 28, and May 31 to June 3. It is based out of MacGregor Point Provincial Park on Lake Huron, near the town of Port Elgin in Bruce County. The Lake Huron shoreline fringe creates a corridor that funnels migrant birds north through the Park and up the Bruce Peninsula. This area probably has the most nesting songbird species in southern Ontario. The overall incredible diversity of flora and fauna add to the richness of the events. Festival outings are led by top leaders from across Ontario, as well as Bruce and Grey County’s own local experts. Registration opened February 1. Events booked up early and many are already full! You can check out Schedule of Events on the Festival website to see what is still available. Over 80 events are offered! You’ll see why we, in our biased way, think we rank with the best birding festivals in North America. The complete program, including prices, camping reservations, accommodations and food, are posted on the following websites: http://friendsofmacgregor.org/page/huron-fringe-birding-festival <http://friendsofmacgregor.org/page/huron-fringe-birding-festival> For camping or for yurts at MacGregor Point Provincial Park https://reservations.ontarioparks.com/Home.aspx <https://reservations.ontarioparks.com/Home.aspx> For local food and accommodation in nearby Port Elgin http://www.visitportelgin.ca/search-accomodation.php?subCategory=59&button=Search+No <http://www.visitportelgin.ca/search-accomodation.php?subCategory=59&button=Search+No> < Check our blog https://huronfringefest.wordpress.com Fred Jazvac Program Committee _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
