Hawk Watch - Drop-in Event

Name: Hawk Watch - Drop-in Event
Start: 2024-10-05T11:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-10-05T14:00:00-07:00
Location: East Sooke Regional Park, Aylard Farm

Schedule

Sat Oct 05 2024 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

East Sooke Regional Park, Aylard Farm | Sooke, BC

Have you ever seen turkey vultures kettling? Join CRD Regional Parks and guests for this annual migration event!
Our events are drop-in style and free. All ages welcome.
Park at the Aylard Farm parking lot in East Sooke Regional Park and then walk or roll 600 metres down the accessible trail to the Main Event at the Picnic Shelter near the beach.
MAIN EVENT at the Picnic Shelter
> The Raptors from Duncan will have live raptors and offer a closer look at these amazing birds.
> CRD Regional Parks naturalists, Victoria Natural History Society, The Royal BC Museum and Rocky Point Bird Observatory will have displays and activities.
Trail Description to Main Event: 600m to picnic shelter and back to parking lot. Smooth gravel surface trail with some gradual incline. Accessible washrooms at both ends of the trail. Wheelchair and stroller friendly.

BIRDING at Beechey Head Viewpoint
> 10am (guided walk before main event) - Birding expert Geoffrey Newell will lead a guided walk up to Beechey Head. Meet at the information kiosk at Aylard Farm parking lot. The hike takes roughly 30 minutes, requires sturdy footwear and is not wheelchair accessible. Bring binoculars, water and food.
> 11am-1pm - Geoffrey and a CRD Regional Parks naturalist will stay at the viewpoint above Beechey Head to chat with event-goers who want to hike up on their own time.
Trail description to Beechey Head: approximately 2km walk; compact gravel surface as well as soil surface with roots and rocks; moderate to steep incline. This portion of the event is not wheelchair or stroller friendly.

Please note: We like pets too. However, their presence can be disruptive for some folks. If you plan to attend one of our programs, please leave pets at home. Guide and service animals are, of course, welcome.
East Sooke Regional Park map: https://www.crd.bc.ca/docs/default-source/crd-document-library/maps/parks-trails/rp_es_website2018.pdf?sfvrsn=a2b68fc9_14