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Birding By Bike; (C)

When:
Thursday, June 6, 2019, 7:30 AM until 12:30 PM
Where:
Amherst Island Ferry
Millhaven, ON  

Canada
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Kathy Webb
Category:
Popup Ride
Registration is recommended
Payment In Full In Advance Only
No Fee




Start/end point - Amherst Island Ferry dock, Millhaven
Time: 7:30 am ferry departure from Millhaven, aiming for the noon return ferry from Amherst Island. 
Distance - 32 km 
Pace:  Leisure (14 - 18 km/hour) with frequent stops 
Terrain: Mostly hard back dirt or gravel roads
Bike Recommendation: gravel or mountain bike preferable for the dirt roads. 
Route: will travel around the backroads of Amherst Island to likely bird spotting locations
Parking: Since parking at the dock is limited, riders are asked to park at the waterfront park/rest stop located 1km west of the Millhaven dock. Another option is the waterfront park in front of the former Millhaven fibre plant located 2.5 km east of the ferry dock.


Bring $1.50 for the ferry ride, snacks, water, and binoculars if available.

Start/end point - Amherst Island Ferry dock, Millhaven
Time: 7:30 am ferry departure from Millhaven, aiming for the noon return ferry from Amherst Island.
Distance - 32 km
Pace:  Leisure (14 - 18 km/hour) with frequent stops
Bike Recommendation: gravel or mountain bike preferable for the dirt roads.
Route: will travel around the backroads of Amherst Island to likely bird spotting locations

Bring $1.50 for the ferry ride, snacks, water, and binoculars if available.