Owl Prowl (ENC)

Title: Owl Prowl (ENC)
Location: Elk Island Natl Park
Description: Owl expert Ray Cromie will take us out in the early evening to listen for owls. There will some optional afternoon birding in Elk Island Park as well.
• Leaders: Ray Cromie & Gerald Romanchuk
• Meet (3 options):
-2:00 p.m., Elk Island Visitor Information Center – for afternoon birding
-6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Brookville Shell/Restaurant (Hwy 16 just west of RR212) for dinner
-7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Brookville Shell/Restaurant (Hwy 16 just west of RR212) for owling
NOTE: Owling time is tentative, check ENC website for confirmation
• Duration: Should be done around 10:00 p.m.
• Difficulty: Afternoon mostly walking; driving in the evening.
• Bring: Warm clothing, bright flashlight if you have one
• Contact: Gerald Romanchuk 780-991-6521
Start Time: 14:00
Date: 2009-04-18

Whitemud Creek Walk (ENC)

Title: Whitemud Creek Walk (ENC)
Location: Whitemud Creek
Description: On this morning walk we should see a variety of woodpeckers, Boreal and Black-capped Chickadees, nuthatches, redpolls, crossbills, and possibly a Barred Owl or Northern Goshawk.
• Leader: Brian Stephens
• Meet: 9:30 a.m. Parking at Rainbow Valley (Snow Valley Ski Area) off Whitemud Freeway. Note the change in start point from previous years.
• Duration: Should be done around noon.
• Difficulty: Great footpaths and trails, but it could get icy so have suitable footwear. This trip is all walking.
• Bring: Snacks, liquids • Contact: Brian Stephens 780-439-2841
Start Time: 9:30
Date: 2009-03-29