James Turland
James is a favourite local bird hike leader at Huron Fringe Birding Festival and with the Bruce Birding Club. He brings his trademark enthusiasm to every outing and shares his knowledge in an engaging and easy to understand way. James attributes a lot of success to his son Simon who is a keen finder of birds. James appreciates the importance of birding by ear and finding species by targeting habitats. James’s passion for birding truly comes to life in Bruce County — where, as he likes to say, “this is where it all counts.” His recent sighting of a Gluacous-winged Gull brought his county total to 292 species, with hopes of reaching 300 before he finally surrenders the chase. After all a lifer close to home is worth most of all!. James very much believes the old adage: You notice what you take the time to look for.
He serves as compiler of the Kincardine Christmas Bird Count and was a primary atlaser for several squares in the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas. James received the Festival’s Norah Toth Award in recognition of his dedication to the Bruce Birding Club, his support of citizen science, and his long-standing commitment to the Festival.