Grab your binoculars!

Vaughan’s Christmas Bird Count is back on Dec. 14

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. 14 at the Elder’s Mills Nature Reserve (230 Napa Valley Ave.) from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Space is limited, so register now to confirm your attendance!

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, you will count the number of birds and species you see and hear. Both beginner and intermediate bird watchers are welcome to join. 

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

This event will be held rain, snow, wind or shine. It will also require walking, so please dress appropriately. The path through Elder’s Mills Nature Reserve is not paved, and there are slight sloping areas. 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 – such as the number of birds spotted, the number of species seen and local weather conditions that morning – with the Audubon Christmas Bird Count, which 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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