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The Grand River watershed provides many excellent birding opportunities. The GRCA owns and manages approximately 20,000 hectares of land, which provides a wide variety of habitat for birds, including species at risk. Key birding areas located on GRCA land include the Luther Marsh Wildlife Management Area, which supports Black Tern and Least Bittern, Laurel Creek Conservation Area, Dickson Wilderness Area, Bannister and Wrigley Lakes, Dryden Tract and many other areas. Many GRCA properties contain one or more birding hotspots. To find out what birds have been observed at these and other birding hotspots throughout the watershed, please use eBird.
Whether you are a novice birder or a birding enthusiast, birds can be found in a variety of habitats, including wetlands, forests, grasslands and even built-up landscapes. Birding only requires a good pair of hiking shoes, a decent field guide and a pair of binoculars. Birding can be as easy as stepping out into your own backyard or walking to a nearby park or natural area.
More than 300 bird species, including rare and vagrant species, have been recorded within the Grand River watershed.
Links to a species checklist, birding hot spots, ethics and more
Birding brochures
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Download the Trails Take Flight brochure
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Download the Wellington North Birding Trail brochure, which includes Luther Marsh
