Grand Manan Birding with Jim Wilson and the Saint John Naturalists Club

Early October is a lovely time to visit Grand Manan and a good month to find interesting birds. After the summer nesting season many birds begin migration but not necessarily by flying south. Weather patterns often carry restless birds eastward where they eventually reach the coast, run out of land and drop down on offshore islands like those of the Grand Manan Archipelago.

Registration Required:
https://form.jotform.com/222438266721254

Where we will meet:
NB Museum parking lot at 277 Douglas Avenue in Saint John at 7:50am where we may condense vehicles
Or
Meet us directly at the Coastal Transport ferry terminal at Black’s Harbour at 9:00 am

What we’ll do:
9:30-11:00am — We’ll look for seabirds during the crossing to Grand Manan
11:00-3:00pm — Walk the Village of North Head to seek out whatever birds might be there
3:30-5:00pm — On ferry back to the mainland, we will again watch for seabirds. By then the tide in the Bay will have changed direction, offering potentially different marine birds for us to look for!
6:00pm — We should be back in Saint John

What to bring:
- Sturdy shoes
- Water & Lunch
- Binoculars or Camera
- Field Guide(s)
- Dress in layers appropriate for the day’s weather

COVID Protocols:
- Mask wearing will be at the discretion of the participants
- Please do not take part if you have any COVID-like symptoms

Cost:
The cost for round-trip foot passengers on the ferry is approximately $12.00 for adults. Tickets are purchased when departing Grand Manan, (between 3 PM and 3:20 PM)..

Rain Date:
Sunday, October 9th 2022. Same logistics.