Beginner Birding White Mud Park

We will meet in front of the Alfred Savage Centre to embark together on 3.5 hours of outdoor learning fun enjoying the sights , sounds and smells of spring! Did you know there have been 184 species of birds recorded in White Mud Park? We will identify as many as we can in this mixed wood riparian habitat, close to the North Saskatchewan River. Did you know there are 5 types of Woodpeckers that have been spotted in White Mud Park? We will detect which Woodpeckers are around based on size and shape of tree cavities and other signs of Woodpeckers. We will be on the lookout for Boreal forest residents Belted Kingfishers, Boreal Chickadees, Red-Breasted Nuthatches , Pileated Woodpeckers and overhead raptors.

We will provide a pair of quality Nikon Binoculars and a comfy binocular harness to use on this walk, a light snack and 3 and a half hours of outdoor learning fun. We will learn the keys to becoming a better beginner birder together, including where to look for what types of birds in the tree canopy, the ethics of birding, how your birding can positively affect birds, field marks, habitat, and migratory species we may see in the forest , on the creek and flying over head at this time of year. We will experience the magical state of being in the flow in nature with a small group of people. Slow down with us to speed up your birding skills. We will demo community science apps in the field to ID birds using sound, using a field guide and community science apps. Please dress for the weather, White Mud Park trail is fairly flat but there are a few sloped sections that may require proper footwear. Please bring water , there are public washrooms available at the trailhead. Please note the location is set as Alfred Savage Centre but the event takes place outside on the trail. We are a proud member of Indigenous Tourism Alberta.