Point Pelee Weekend Bird Watching

http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/d/7/c/event_111663452.jpegJoin me on a trip to Point Pelee to view some of the birds that migrate through the area each spring. We'll leave Friday, May 11, at 6 pm, or earlier if possible, for a late arrival at Leamington. We'll stay 2 nights at the Howard Johnson Inn and visit the park on Saturday and Sunday, returning on Sunday evening.

"Point Pelee National Park has long been recognized as a world-class birding site with more than 380 species recorded in the park's birding area. The Festival of Birds delivers public appreciation and understanding for migratory birds and their habitats, boosts local economies and encourages environmental education.
Whether you're a beginner birder, or one who's really into this popular past-time, the Festival of Birds is a great way to familiarize yourself with the park, meet others who share your interests, and, of course, see first-hand the cascade of colour gracing our beautiful blooming forests each spring."

Included:

All travel costs to Leamington, Point Pelee Saturday and Sunday, and return. We'll travel in a rented 7 passenger van originating in Pickering.

Two nights accomodation in the Howard Johnson Inn Leamington, double occupancy, with two queen beds in each room.

Breakfast at the hotel each morning.

Not Included:

Lunch each day - there is a lunch stand in the park, or take your own.

Dinner each day - either in the park saturday night or at a local restaurant, flexible.

Park Admission - Daily Adult $ 7.80, Senior $ 6.80

Price for trip, based on 6 or 7 going is $350 per person.

Trip is subject to a minimum number of passengers going, but with fewer passengers we will arrange an alternate vehicle, or carpool, and adjust the price. Payment will be due when trip is confirmed by May 4th latest.

Due to the capacity of the van, and shortage of rooms, we're capped at 7 - but please waitlist yourself if you are interested in going. We'll try to work something out.

Websites for further information:

Point Pelee Park (http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/on/pelee/index.aspx)

Festival of Birds (http://friendsofpointpelee.com/festivalofbirds-home)

Howard Johnson Inn Leamington (http://www.howardjohnsonleamington.com/)

Feel free to ask any questions regarding this trip and I'll try to answer them. thanks.