Hawk Watch Sit at Cypress Provincial Park - Part of the Welcome Walk series

Date: Sunday September 21, 1:00-4:00 pm

Accessibility Description: This location is an open grassy area with picnic tables scattered around the perimeter and in the middle. The distance is approximately 100 meters from the parking lot to our sitting location. There is no trail, and the grass is not perfectly even but it’s between a 0%-5% grade and is no steeper than a 1:12 slope (suitable for wheelchairs and walkers).

Bathrooms: Porta Potties are available next to the parking lot

Type of bird outing: This outing is designed to be intentionally inclusive and accessible for beginner to advanced birdwatchers who have accessibility needs. Everyone is welcome on this Hawk Watch.

Description: Join us for a fun, relaxed afternoon of stationary hawk watching! Let’s look to the skies to watch the hawk migration. Please bring a foldable chair and if you wish, any art supplies and/or snacks. At the end of our session, we will engage in citizen science and submit our observations to eBird to contribute to a valuable set of scientific data.

Target Birds: Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle, Turkey Vulture, Peregrine Falcon, Merlin, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Cooper’s Hawk, Broad-winged Hawk, Osprey

Last year’s eBird lists are here https://ebird.org/checklist/S195416214 and https://ebird.org/checklist/S197414629

Additional Information: A limited number of loaner binoculars will be available on a first come first serve basis. In the event of rain, this event will be postponed to a later date. Exact location will be emailed to you after you register. To register, please email Joanna Chin at [joachin@yorku.ca](mailto:joachin@yorku.ca)