Willow Beach Field Naturalists

Guided Outings

Attend a guided outing

WBFN offers a variety of outings for members to learn, explore and participate in the natural environment. Excursions can range from birds, to butterflies, to wildflowers, or just a beautiful walk in the forest. They can be full days, short walks, stationary gatherings, or short notice “on-the-fly” events to take advantage of quickly changing natural conditions. Outings offer a range of mobility levels from moderately challenging to stationary observations which we like to call “big sits”. Best of all, our volunteer leaders are eager to share their knowledge and help you explore the environment of Northumberland County.

A group of 11 people with birding gear at the tip of Owen Point in Presqu'ile Park.

Outings coming up soon

Raptor Migration: Broad-winged Hawks

Broad-winged Hawk in flight against a blue sky

Date:  Mid September tbd

Location:  Trent Valley Road, Cramahe

Details: This will be a very last minute outing since raptor viewing is dependent on wind and weather conditions. Mid September is the peak of Broad-winged Hawk migration but several other species should be on the move including Osprey, Sharp-shinned Hawk, American Kestrel, and Bald Eagle.

This will be a stationary event where we stand or sit waiting for the birds to come to us. More details coming soon.

Shorebirds and other migrants

A single Greater Yellowlegs shorebird standing in calm water

Date:  Sept tbd

Location:  Presqu’ile Provincial Park

Details: Coming soon

Outings in development

A group of 18 people posing together and looking in different directions with binoculars.

Insects and Macro Photography

Date: Fall 2026

Mushroom & Fungi Walk

Date: Fall 2026

Tree Walk

Date: Fall 2026

Ont Turtle Conservation Centre

Date: Fall 2026

Raptor Migration: October Buteos 

Date: Oct 2026

Winter Waterfowl

Date: Nov 2026