Welcome to the Nature Barrie web page.

This site is sponsored by the Brereton Field Naturalists' Club (BFNC)

These pages are accessible by visiting bfnclub.org or naturebarrie.com.

We hope you will take some time to explore the site and learn about the many things our club does.
If you notice any mistakes or have any comments please contact the Webmaster.

 

LAND USE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We acknowledge that the land on which we gather is covered by the 2018 Williams Treaties Settlement, specifically Treaty 18. This land is in the territory of the seven First Nations: the Chippewas of Beausoleil, of Georgina Island and of Rama, and the Mississaugas of Alderville, of Curve Lake, of Hiawatha, and of Scugog Island, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nation.

We acknowledge that we live here as settlers among many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples

 

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Upcoming Meetings

Fri Nov 21 @ 7:00PM - 09:00PM Pursuing Whip-poor-wills
Sat Dec 20 @ 6:00PM - 09:00PM BARRIE CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT & POTLUCK DINNER

Upcoming Trips

Sat Nov 08 @ 9:00AM - 02:00PM LAKE SIMCOE MIGRANTS
Sat Dec 06 @ 8:00AM - 11:30AM NATURE BARRIE WATERFRONT BIRDING TOUR
Sat Dec 20 @ 8:00AM - 07:00PM BARRIE CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT AND POTLUCK SUPPER

2025 BARRIE CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT

Saturday December 20, 2025

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Every year NB club members and other birders from beginners to experts join together to count the birds in a clearly defined area in and around Barrie. This is the 126th year for the count started by the Audubon Society in 1900.

The Barrie count circle is divided into 9 areas and each area is looked after by a leader who assigns the counters to teams and each team is given a specific area within the section. Then the fun begins. Starting around 8:00 a.m., the count generally lasts until about 2 to 3: p.m. with a break for lunch. Team leaders determine meeting places and start times and team composition placing beginners with experts.

Afterwards counters meet to tally results and compare notes at the pot luck supper. (Please see Meetings schedule for further information)

Participants must register no later than Dec. 8, with This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. who will distribute people (both beginners and experts) among 9 groups, each with a leader. Please provide your email address, a cell phone number in case your team leader needs to contact you and let me know if you have participated in our count before and in which area.  Please indicate if you are a novice, intermediate or expert level of birder and if you would be willing to lead a team if necessary.