The Barrie waterfront in November has regularly surprised birders with its very large numbers of migrating waterfowl found along its shores. One can often see rare or uncommon birds floating just offshore. These could include Little Gulls, Iceland Gulls and Glaucous Gulls.

Grebes and Long-tailed Ducks, Red-throated and Pacific Loons can be found amongst the thousands of Common Loons. Perhaps a Barrow's Goldeneye or a Harlequin Duck can be seen among the many rafts of ducks and Mergansers.

The skies overtop often reveal surprising birds such as Bald Eagles or Peregrine Falcons. Anything can turn up and often does.

A birding scope is handy to have but binoculars will usually suffice.

Meet in Minet’s Point parking lot on the south shore.Dress for the weather, easy walking. We will be driving to 2 other locations along the south shore. Ends by 11: 30.