Fall Migration Birding in Toronto

Please note the only way to register for this adventure is on our website.

Toronto has some hidden natural gems, and October is when it puts on its best show.

Join our guide Pedro Hernandez of Outdoor Commute for a beginner-friendly birdwatching walk through the unique Tommy Thompson Park. You do not need to know a warbler from a wren, but you probably will when the day is done. This walk is built for people who are simply curious about the birds sharing our skyline.

We’ll move slowly and stop often, learning how to identify species by shape, colour, and call, how to actually use a pair of binoculars (yours to borrow for the day), and how to make sense of field guides and birding apps you can keep using long after the trip ends.

October is peak Fall migration in the city, with so many different birds to spot. Depending on conditions, we might spot warblers, sparrows, and thrushes moving through, along with waterfowl like northern shovelers and gadwalls resting on the water. Year-round residents including red-tailed hawks, black-capped chickadees, and northern cardinals tend to make an appearance too.

Please note that binoculars are included in the cost of the adventure and that, due to the Toronto location, transportation is not offered.

Accessibility
Wilderness Union is committed to making our adventures as accessible as possible. If you wish to make an accommodation request relating to a disability or provide feedback, please do so by sending an email to info@wildernessunion.com

Highlights
Fall Migration: October is one of the best windows of the year to bird at the Spit, with local species and southbound migrants both moving through the park at once.
Professional Birder: Pedro founded the popular birding account Outdoor Commute and brings a genuine, patient teaching style
Binoculars Included: Every participant gets a pair of high-quality NOCS binoculars for the walk

Event cost: $60+HST (for explorer members). Register here.

About Wilderness Union
Wilderness Union is deliberate about building an outdoors community that connects you to the life-changing magic of the outdoors and helps you find your people.

Members range from 20-40 years old. The group is a mix of GTA locals and newcomers to Toronto from within Canada and abroad.

Attendance numbers on Meetup don't reflect our actual event attendance - we typically have 15-20 community members at each event. Large enough that there's someone new to meet but small enough that it's not overwhelming!

Learn more at our website www.wildernessunion.com