RIM Park Complex

43.51721 , -80.47036

Canada

Delete exact location

The introductory text should contain general information about the site, which may include for instance:
• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Coordinates were set by Lucas Liu : 43.5172/-80.4704 (2021-07-22 22:04:00 )

Site name was set by Lucas Liu as "Musagetes Trailway At RIM Park On The Walter Bean Grand River Trail" (2021-07-22 22:04:00 )

Not available yet

  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Not available yet
  • Timing and strategy

Early morning and late evening are the best times for birdwatching. There are Tree Swallow nest boxes and mostly wet/marshy habitat, allowing for many species to be regularly seen there. 

Give recommendations for making your visit as productive as possible.
This may include for instance:
• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Lucas Liu on 2021-07-22 22:20
Early morning and late evening are the best times for birdwatching. There are Tree Swallow nest boxes and mostly wet/marshy habitat, allowing for many species to be regularly seen there. 
Edited by Lucas Liu on 2021-07-22 22:18
Early morning and late evening are the best times for birdwatching. 
  • How to get there

From University Ave., turn onto Park Road. Turn again to park at the Rim Park complex, which has other attractions there along with a path that goes down the road to the Golf Course where other parking is available. 

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Lucas Liu on 2021-07-22 22:17
From University Ave., turn onto Park Road. Turn again to park at the Rim Park complex, which has other attractions there along with a path that goes down the road to the Golf Course where other parking is available. 

Trails are open dawn to dusk, no access fee/permits required. You can park at the Rim Park Complex and walk over, or park at the Golf Course and enter from there. You can also enter from the other side of the trail from Grand River drive. 

Provide information on how to enter this site, which may include:
• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
• other restrictions

Note that this section should only contain information on how to ACCESS (= enter) a site. Info on how to REACH a site should be added to "How to get there" section.

Edited by Lucas Liu on 2021-07-22 22:21
Trails are open dawn to dusk, no access fee/permits required. You can park at the Rim Park Complex and walk over, or park at the Golf Course and enter from there. You can also enter from the other side of the trail from Grand River drive. 
Edited by Lucas Liu on 2021-07-22 22:16
Trails are open dawn to dusk, no access fee/permits required. You can park at the Rim Park Complex and walk over, or park at the Golf Course and enter from there. 
Edited by Lucas Liu on 2021-07-22 22:13
Trails are open dawn to dusk, no access fee/permits required. 
  • Other attractions

Grey Silo Golf Course is nearby. No access to Golf Course from trail unless you are a member that is golfing. 

Add information about other attractions at this site, including
• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

Edited by Lucas Liu on 2021-07-22 22:18
Grey Silo Golf Course is nearby. No access to Golf Course from trail unless you are a member that is golfing. 

There is a trail connected to a Golf Course. There are washrooms and food located nearby. 

Provide information about what type of facilities are available at
or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Lucas Liu on 2021-07-22 22:14
There is a trail connected to a Golf Course. There are washrooms and food located nearby. 

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Not available yet
All information about this site was contributed by Orniverse users. Neither Orniverse nor the contributors accept responsibility for the completeness and accuracy of the information provided.

Contributors

Lucas Liu

Local guides

No local guides yet

Gallery

Reports

Season:
to
Species:
no reports found
RIM Park Complex - Orniverse