Winter Birding Series: Nocturnal Birds

Schedule

Sat Mar 07 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Tommy Thompson Park | Toronto, ON

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Join us for our Winter Bird Educational Workshop Series, taking place at Tommy Thompson Park - Toronto's Urban Wilderness - this winter!
About this Event

Learn about the mysteries of the nocturnal world, the birds that call it their home, and how they fare in Toronto's bustling nightscape. Participants will delve into the wonders of nocturnal bird species and their nighttime adaptations and explore the ways we can ethically appreciate these unique animals without disturbing them.

The Winter Birding series is hosted by TRCA’s bander in charge and ornithologist Shane Abernethy. Shane has 7 years of ornithological experience and 3 years of banding at the Bird Research Station at TTP. He also produces the popular Feathered Friday series via TRCA Instagram.

This is a seated talk, taking place indoors at the Nature Centre at TTP.

Bring your travel mugs, all participants can enjoy complimentary coffee or hot chocolate.

Coffee is genrously provided by BirdsnBeans roastery in Etobicoke.

This event is intended for a general audience:

  • Beginner level information
  • Includes intermediate concepts
  • Content intended for older youth and adults



Event Details

Date and Time: Saturday, March 7 at 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Location: Tommy Thompson Park, 1 Leslie St. Meet your event leader outside the park pavilion, which is located at the main entrance of the park.

Ticket Price: Tickets for this event are $15.00 + HST (plus Eventbrite fees).

*If costs presents a financial barrier to your purchase, please contact Dave at [email protected].

*Conservation Pass members are eligible for a discounted rate using promo code "TRCACP". Members may be requested to show proof of their membership upon arrival at the event.

Parking/Transit Info: Free, public parking is available at the main entrance of the park, directly adjacent to the park pavilion. The entrance to the lot is on Unwin Ave, just west of Leslie St. If taking transit, take the 83 Jones bus to Commissioners St. The park pavilion is ~8 minute walk from the bus stop.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation requests received by TRCA more than 14 days before the start of the program will receive a 75% refund of the relevant program fees paid. Cancellation requests received by TRCA less than 14 days before the start of the program do not qualify for a refund. Minimum registration numbers are required for the program to operate. In the event TRCA must cancel the program due to low registration, inclement weather, or government order, a full refund will be issued. Please direct any questions regarding the cancellation policy for this event to [email protected].

Waitlist Info: If the event is sold out, please contact [email protected] to be added to the waitlist.



Be Prepared
  • Please dress appropriately for a cold, winter day. Don't forget to bring a toque, scarf, and gloves!
  • Flush washrooms are located at the main entrance of the park, so please plan accordingly.
  • Bring a personal water bottle, travel mug and snacks, if needed.


Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is committed to creating an accessible experience for all participants. If you require an accessibility accommodation, please email [email protected] at least 7 days prior to the event.


This event is part of a series of educational birding programs (https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/winter-bird-workshops-at-tommy-thompson-park-3875203?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb) taking place at Tommy Thompson Park this winter and is generously funded by the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation.

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Tommy Thompson Park, 1 Leslie Street, Toronto, Canada

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Tickets

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