James Turland

James is a favourite local bird hike leader at MacGregor Point Provincial Park and the Bruce Birding Club.  He brings his unique enthusiasm to bird hikes and easily imparts his wide knowledge to the group.  He will help you understand the importance of birding by ear and habitat requirements.

James is coordinator of the Kincardine Christmas Bird Count, a primary Atlaser for a number of squares in the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas and sits on the Grey Bruce Bird Records Committee. He has received the Festival's Norah Toth Award for his involvement with the Bruce Birding Club, his support of citizen science and his commitment to and support of the Festival. 

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