Nature Moncton Warbler Hike

Location: Hillsborough, NB. Gather in the Kiwanis parking lot on Mill Street
Date: May 24, 2025 at 9 AM
Leader: Gordon Rattray

In late spring each year we have the movement of many birds returning to their nesting regions, both for local nesters and those that just pass through on their journey further north. The warblers are one such group that pass through our area. These little birds are very colourful and very vocal as they stop for a rest and feeding. In late May, we can often locate many of the warbler species in the Hillsborough area.

On May 24, Nature Moncton will host a hike for members and anyone interested in observing warblers. The warblers are most active as the morning warms and the insects take to flight. This makes 9 AM a good starting time and the hike will be on an abandoned rail line, flat but the rails are still in place, so a little bit of difficulty. The rail hike is only 200 metres up and we double back. Also in the same location is the prepared trail of the Hillsborough Water Park, a walk on a gravel surface of two kilometres. For those wishing for a little more birding we will do this trail after we lunch (bring your own).

You may also like the following events from Nature Moncton:

• This Saturday, 10th May, 10:00 am, Nature Moncton’s Bell Street (Wilson’s) marsh walk in Moncton
• This month, 20th May, 07:00 pm, Nature Moncton's May Monthly Presentation Meeting in Moncton
• Next month, 14th June, 10:00 am, Nature Moncton Pickards Quarry Outing in Sackville

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