# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Spring Migration Hike - Introduction to Birding Friday May 8th
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join Friends of Second Marsh for a hike for beginner birders. This hike is for 16 years and up.About this EventCurious about birdwatching but not sure where to start? Join us for a guided Spring Migration Hike and discover the amazing birds passing through McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve and Oshawa Second Marsh during one of the most exciting times of the year!This relaxed hike is designed especially for beginner birders (ages 16+). We’ll introduce the basics of birdwatching while exploring the trails and spotting spring migrants like warblers, waterfowl, and other returning birds.Friday, May 8, 2026 at 9:00 AMSaturday, May 9, 2026 at 9:00 AMNo experience needed, just bring your curiosity, comfortable walking shoes, and binoculars if you have them.Free event | Ages 16+Spring migration is one of the best times to experience the marsh. Come learn something new and see what birds we can find together!This hike is in partnership with Urban Nature Store.#Birding #SpringMigration #OshawaSecondMarsh #McLaughlinBay #NatureWalk #BeginnerBirding #GetOutsideThis hike is suitable for amateur or beginner birders 16+ years old.No washrooms on site.No dogs or smoking permitted.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oshawa/spring-migration-hike-introduction-to-birding-friday-may-8th/100001980675737449
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Oshawa
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: McLaughlin Bay Trails
- **lat**: 43.8745222
- **long**: -78.80023659999999
- **full address**: McLaughlin Bay Trails, McLaughlin Bay Trails, Oshawa, Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Spring Migration Hike - Introduction to Birding Friday May 8th being held?
  - **A:** Spring Migration Hike - Introduction to Birding Friday May 8th takes place on Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 11:00 am at McLaughlin Bay Trails, McLaughlin Bay Trails, Oshawa, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Spring Migration Hike - Introduction to Birding Friday May 8th?
  - **A:** Spring Migration Hike - Introduction to Birding Friday May 8th is organized by Friends of Second Marsh.

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