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(Members Only) Birding at The Coves (1 of 3)
Binoculars or camera is recommended. Birds typically found here include: robins, sparrows, goldfinches, downy and red bellied wood peckers, nuthatches great blue herons, mallards, wood ducks, chickadees, cardinals, red-tailed hawk and turkey vultures. We may also see a beaver, muskrat or some turtles.
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(Members Only) Hike Dorchester Mill Pond
Hike a fairly easy trail around the Dorchester Mill Pond. We will be looking for historical mill ruins along with any early spring migrants, plants, flowers and animals.
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(Members Only) Birding at the Coves (2 of 3)
Binoculars or camera is recommended. Birds typically found here include: robins, sparrows, goldfinches, downy and red bellied wood peckers, nuthatches great blue herons, mallards, wood ducks, chickadees, cardinals, red-tailed hawk and turkey vultures. We may also see a beaver, muskrat or some turtles.
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(Members Only) Birding at the Coves (3 of 3)
Binoculars or camera is recommended. Birds typically found here include: robins, sparrows, goldfinches, downy and red bellied wood peckers, nuthatches great blue herons, mallards, wood ducks, chickadees, cardinals, red-tailed hawk and turkey vultures. We may also see a beaver, muskrat or some turtles.
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(Members Only) Member Presentations
Four members will deliver short presentations:
Jack Blocker: Finding the Bonksie (Great Skua) in Shetland
Cathy Quinlan: National Parks of Utah
Don Taves: The Svalbard Archipelago
Ric Symmes: Advice from 60 Years of Campaigning for Nature Protection

(Members Only) Signs of Spring in Komoka Provincial Park
On this morning hike, we'll search for signs of spring in the open fields, woodland, and along the Thames River. There's so much beauty in this Park given the various habitats and inhabitants. Recommended items to bring are binoculars, hiking boots, trekking poles, and a camera.
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(Members Only) Woodcocks at Kilally ESA
While the daylight lasts, we will hike the area looking for spring migrants. As the sun sets, we will position ourselves to witness the territorial display of the American Woodcock. Dress warmly. You may wish to bring a flashlight.
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(Members Only) Improve Your Birding Skills Hike Series
The best way to sharpen your birding skills is to bird, and the best time to bird is spring migration. Hikes will be held at various locations around London. This hike series is intended for beginning and intermediate birders.
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Spring Species ID Workshop
This free event, in partnership with London Public Library and Nature London, will refine your ID skills for early spring species of plants and animals and teach you how to use the iNaturalist app.
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Guided Hike through Kilally Meadows: Discovering Plants and Animals with iNaturalist App!
Enjoy the fresh air while learning about some of the plants and animals that you see along the trail. We will also introduce you to the iNaturalist community science app where you can upload photos of your plant, animal and fungi observations from the hike as part of the City Nature Challenge!
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(Members Only) Hike Coldstream CA, east section
Hike a new well maintained trail along fields, a small evergreen plantation, past an old mill pond and then through an old growth deciduous forest. This area is an old section of the CA and has been rehabilitated due to the heavy illegal atv use. We will be looking for spring flowers and early migrants. Dress for the weather and wear proper footwear.
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(Members Only) Spring Birdwatching at Westminster Ponds
We will explore the trails off Western Counties Road and look for spring migrants and resident birds. These trails often have muddy and slippery sections with some inclines so please wear appropriate footwear.
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(Members Only) Trillium Woods Provincial Nature Reserve
May and Trilliums go together. Time to explore this beautiful little area known for its variety and abundance of trilliums. It is not a long trail, reasonably level, hard packed (unless we have had lots of rain). We will walk once in each direction as it is a loop trail.
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(Members Only) Birding at Kelly Stanton ESA
Explore Kelly Stanton ESA and see what birds are to be found. We will check out the storm water pond then venture onto the trails in the tallgrass prairie and wooded areas. There could be muddy or slippery sections, waterproof footwear with good traction, long pants and bug spray for tick prevention are recommended.
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(Members Only) Cade Tract Nature Walk
Explore the many habitats of the Cade Tract, a relatively new public tract located west of St. Marys, owned by the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority. This former farm was donated to the UTRCA by Barnby Cade and restoration efforts are ongoing. We'll view a coolwater stream, a fen-like habitat, a young prairie, a thicket, meadow and mature woodlot. We'll focus on identifying plants but also watch for birds. There are no managed trails and the vegetation can be thick, so long pants and hiking boots or rubber boots are advised. We we'll cross a creek as well.
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(Members Only) Spring Wildflowers at Circle R Ranch
A leisurely walk around the woods at Circle R Ranch to view the many Spring Wildflowers species there. There will be birds in the canopy to see and hear.
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(Members Only) Coldstream Conservation Wildflower Walk
Explore the Coldstream Cons. Area looking for wildflowers, maybe some birds too.
The Coldstream Conservation Area has two trails – the trail in the south end of the Conservation Area takes you through a cedar swamp, a rare experience in Southwestern Ontario. The trail north of Coldstream Road is a wonderful place for spring wildflowers and birds
Hard packed trail, some boardwalk. We will check out the main trail/cedar swamp for wildflowers and depending on recent rainfall, creek may have some activity in as well.
Check out reservoir for ducks etc. and the newly constructed bridge

(Members Only) Bruce Birding Weekend
This trip will run over the long weekend until Monday afternoon. We will visit various sites on the Bruce Peninsula to look for spring migrants. Weather permitting, evening and before breakfast walks will be offered. Participants will need to get their own accommodations in the Tobermory area. Breakfast will be available at the leader's cottage on Saturday and Sunday morning. On Monday morning, we will eat at the Princess Hotel. As we will be in the field, we usually picnic for lunches Saturday to Monday. Those who wish to participate will be asked to contribute to the meals. Dinners will be at local restaurants. Please contact the leader for more details.
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(Members Only) Trees of Mount Pleasant Cemetery
NATURE LONDON MEMBERS ONLY. You are expected to be fully vaccinated. Participants are asked to complete and pass the Government of Ontario Covid-19 self-assessment at home (https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/) no more than … Continue reading (Members Only) Trees of Mount Pleasant Cemetery
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Clear Creek Butterfly Count
Contact the organizer for details at George.w.prieksaitis@ca.ey.com or call 647 401 2038. North American Butterfly Association: https://www.naba.org/counts/count_circles.html
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Spring Species ID Workshop
This free event, in partnership with London Public Library and Nature London, will refine your ID skills for early spring species of plants and animals and teach you how to use the iNaturalist app.
Saturday, April 29 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pmGuided Hike through Kilally Meadows: Discovering Plants and Animals with iNaturalist App!
Enjoy the fresh air while learning about some of the plants and animals that you see along the trail. We will also introduce you to the iNaturalist community science app where you can upload photos of your plant, animal and fungi observations from the hike as part of the City Nature Challenge!
Sunday, April 30 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmButterfly Census at Skunks’s Misery
First of two events - more details on their way.
Sunday, July 2 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pmClear Creek Butterfly Count
Contact the organizer for details at George.w.prieksaitis@ca.ey.com or call 647 401 2038. North American Butterfly Association: https://www.naba.org/counts/count_circles.html
Sunday, July 30 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm