250 Bird Challenge

I have set myself the goal of trying to see 250 different species of bird during 2023. This Birding Big Year will be chronicled on this website through videos and blog posts. Read more here on the 250 Bird Challenge Page or skip straight to my 250 Bird Challenge YouTube Videos

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Latest Videos

These are my latest YouTube videos
Birding in Michigan and on the lookout for a bird we love - The Red-headed Woodpecker. Some cool interactions with Sandhill Cranes as we try to add some more birds to our 300 Bird Challenge. Please Note: Next video will be out in a couple of weeks. I'm currently traveling and don't have much time to edit. Please click here to subscribe if you haven't already:https://www.youtube.com/c/BritHikesOntario?sub_confirmation=1 --------------------- BritHikesOntario, is Stu Hall. I'm a displaced Brit... who hikes and goes birding in Ontario, Canada (and sometimes beyond). I'm usually joined by my wife, Sara. --------------------- For more birding content, photos, teasers, the occasional short video and general updates from us - including details about upcoming videos and more behind-the-scenes stuff.......give me a follow on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BritHikesON Threads: https://threads.net/@BritHikesOntario Instagram: https://instagram.com/BritHikesOntario Facebook: https://facebook.com/stuhall1
We go looking for birds in Michigan after an initial morning birding at Ojibway Park in Windsor, ON. This is part one of three from our road-trip of birding through Michigan. Please click here to subscribe if you haven't already: https://www.youtube.com/c/BritHikesOntario?sub_confirmation=1 --------------------- BritHikesOntario, is Stu Hall. I'm a displaced Brit... who hikes and goes birding in Ontario, Canada (and sometimes beyond). I'm often joined by my wife, Sara. --------------------- For more birding content, photos, teasers, the occasional short video and general updates from us - including details about upcoming videos and more behind-the-scenes stuff.......give me a follow on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BritHikesON Threads: https://threads.net/@BritHikesOntario Instagram: https://instagram.com/BritHikesOntario Facebook: https://facebook.com/stuhall1
Some rare birds have shown up in Southern Ontario in the Chatham-Kent area. So we take a trip to add Black-billed Magpies to our 300 Bird Challenge. Followed up by some birding at Rondeau Provincial Park and surrounding areas. Please click here to subscribe if you haven't already: https://www.youtube.com/c/BritHikesOntario?sub_confirmation=1 --------------------- BritHikesOntario, is Stu Hall. I'm a displaced Brit... who hikes and goes birding in Ontario, Canada (and sometimes beyond). I'm often joined by my wife, Sara. --------------------- For more birding content, photos, teasers, the occasional short video and general updates from us - including details about upcoming videos and more behind-the-scenes stuff.......give me a follow on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BritHikesON Threads: https://threads.net/@BritHikesOntario Instagram: https://instagram.com/BritHikesOntario Facebook: https://facebook.com/stuhall1
In this episode of the 300 Bird Challenge, we go birding at Rouge National Urban Park, McLaughlin Bay and we look for courting Woodcocks at Tommy Thompson Park. What new birds can we find? Note: Just to be transparent, the footage of Bluebirds was taken over the course of two visits to Rouge Park within the same week (if you're wondering why the weather looks different). Please click here to subscribe if you haven't already: https://www.youtube.com/c/BritHikesOntario?sub_confirmation=1 --------------------- BritHikesOntario, is Stu Hall. I'm a displaced Brit... who hikes and goes birding in Ontario, Canada (and sometimes beyond). I'm often joined by my wife, Sara. --------------------- For more birding content, photos, teasers, the occasional short video and general updates from us - including details about upcoming videos and more behind-the-scenes stuff.......give me a follow on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BritHikesON Threads: https://threads.net/@BritHikesOntario Instagram: https://instagram.com/BritHikesOntario Facebook: https://facebook.com/stuhall1
Rare Bird in Toronto! A Bullock's Oriole is a very welcome edition to our 300 Bird Challenge, as we visit Toronto's High Park and then see if we can help Jason and Spring find a nice LIFER. Please click here to subscribe if you haven't already: https://www.youtube.com/c/BritHikesOntario?sub_confirmation=1 --------------------- BritHikesOntario, is Stu Hall. I'm a displaced Brit... who hikes and goes birding in Ontario, Canada (and sometimes beyond). I'm often joined by my wife, Sara. --------------------- For more birding content, photos, teasers, the occasional short video and general updates from us - including details about upcoming videos and more behind-the-scenes stuff.......give me a follow on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BritHikesON Threads: https://threads.net/@BritHikesOntario Instagram: https://instagram.com/BritHikesOntario Facebook: https://facebook.com/stuhall1
The 300 Bird Challenge continues as we go birding at FWR Dickson Wilderness area after several viewers recommended the location, especially as it has become a favourite spot for the Tufted Titmouse. Will any new spring birds arrive? Will Stu and Sara find any new birds for the challenge? Please click here to subscribe if you haven't already:https://www.youtube.com/c/BritHikesOntario?sub_confirmation=1 --------------------- BritHikesOntario, is Stu Hall. I'm a displaced Brit... who hikes and goes birding in Ontario, Canada (and sometimes beyond). I'm often joined by my wife, Sara. --------------------- For more birding content, photos, teasers, the occasional short video and general updates from us - including details about upcoming videos and more behind-the-scenes stuff.......give me a follow on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BritHikesON Threads: https://threads.net/@BritHikesOntario Instagram: https://instagram.com/BritHikesOntario Facebook: https://facebook.com/stuhall1

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I’m Stu and I go by the nickname “BritHikesOntario”. I’m a displaced British bloke living in Ontario, Canada. I create videos, write stuff and take photographs that all aim to capture the essence of Ontario. Together with my wife, Sara, I enjoy showcasing the birds, landscape, nature and wildlife of this beautiful province!
I hope that you’ll enjoy discovering Ontario with me!

Latest Videos

These are my latest YouTube videos
Birding in Michigan and on the lookout for a bird we love - The Red-headed Woodpecker. Some cool interactions with Sandhill Cranes as we try to add some more birds to our 300 Bird Challenge. Please Note: Next video will be out in a couple of weeks. I'm currently traveling and don't have much time to edit. Please click here to subscribe if you haven't already:https://www.youtube.com/c/BritHikesOntario?sub_confirmation=1 --------------------- BritHikesOntario, is Stu Hall. I'm a displaced Brit... who hikes and goes birding in Ontario, Canada (and sometimes beyond). I'm usually joined by my wife, Sara. --------------------- For more birding content, photos, teasers, the occasional short video and general updates from us - including details about upcoming videos and more behind-the-scenes stuff.......give me a follow on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BritHikesON Threads: https://threads.net/@BritHikesOntario Instagram: https://instagram.com/BritHikesOntario Facebook: https://facebook.com/stuhall1
We go looking for birds in Michigan after an initial morning birding at Ojibway Park in Windsor, ON. This is part one of three from our road-trip of birding through Michigan. Please click here to subscribe if you haven't already: https://www.youtube.com/c/BritHikesOntario?sub_confirmation=1 --------------------- BritHikesOntario, is Stu Hall. I'm a displaced Brit... who hikes and goes birding in Ontario, Canada (and sometimes beyond). I'm often joined by my wife, Sara. --------------------- For more birding content, photos, teasers, the occasional short video and general updates from us - including details about upcoming videos and more behind-the-scenes stuff.......give me a follow on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BritHikesON Threads: https://threads.net/@BritHikesOntario Instagram: https://instagram.com/BritHikesOntario Facebook: https://facebook.com/stuhall1
Some rare birds have shown up in Southern Ontario in the Chatham-Kent area. So we take a trip to add Black-billed Magpies to our 300 Bird Challenge. Followed up by some birding at Rondeau Provincial Park and surrounding areas. Please click here to subscribe if you haven't already: https://www.youtube.com/c/BritHikesOntario?sub_confirmation=1 --------------------- BritHikesOntario, is Stu Hall. I'm a displaced Brit... who hikes and goes birding in Ontario, Canada (and sometimes beyond). I'm often joined by my wife, Sara. --------------------- For more birding content, photos, teasers, the occasional short video and general updates from us - including details about upcoming videos and more behind-the-scenes stuff.......give me a follow on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BritHikesON Threads: https://threads.net/@BritHikesOntario Instagram: https://instagram.com/BritHikesOntario Facebook: https://facebook.com/stuhall1
In this episode of the 300 Bird Challenge, we go birding at Rouge National Urban Park, McLaughlin Bay and we look for courting Woodcocks at Tommy Thompson Park. What new birds can we find? Note: Just to be transparent, the footage of Bluebirds was taken over the course of two visits to Rouge Park within the same week (if you're wondering why the weather looks different). Please click here to subscribe if you haven't already: https://www.youtube.com/c/BritHikesOntario?sub_confirmation=1 --------------------- BritHikesOntario, is Stu Hall. I'm a displaced Brit... who hikes and goes birding in Ontario, Canada (and sometimes beyond). I'm often joined by my wife, Sara. --------------------- For more birding content, photos, teasers, the occasional short video and general updates from us - including details about upcoming videos and more behind-the-scenes stuff.......give me a follow on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BritHikesON Threads: https://threads.net/@BritHikesOntario Instagram: https://instagram.com/BritHikesOntario Facebook: https://facebook.com/stuhall1
Rare Bird in Toronto! A Bullock's Oriole is a very welcome edition to our 300 Bird Challenge, as we visit Toronto's High Park and then see if we can help Jason and Spring find a nice LIFER. Please click here to subscribe if you haven't already: https://www.youtube.com/c/BritHikesOntario?sub_confirmation=1 --------------------- BritHikesOntario, is Stu Hall. I'm a displaced Brit... who hikes and goes birding in Ontario, Canada (and sometimes beyond). I'm often joined by my wife, Sara. --------------------- For more birding content, photos, teasers, the occasional short video and general updates from us - including details about upcoming videos and more behind-the-scenes stuff.......give me a follow on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BritHikesON Threads: https://threads.net/@BritHikesOntario Instagram: https://instagram.com/BritHikesOntario Facebook: https://facebook.com/stuhall1
The 300 Bird Challenge continues as we go birding at FWR Dickson Wilderness area after several viewers recommended the location, especially as it has become a favourite spot for the Tufted Titmouse. Will any new spring birds arrive? Will Stu and Sara find any new birds for the challenge? Please click here to subscribe if you haven't already:https://www.youtube.com/c/BritHikesOntario?sub_confirmation=1 --------------------- BritHikesOntario, is Stu Hall. I'm a displaced Brit... who hikes and goes birding in Ontario, Canada (and sometimes beyond). I'm often joined by my wife, Sara. --------------------- For more birding content, photos, teasers, the occasional short video and general updates from us - including details about upcoming videos and more behind-the-scenes stuff.......give me a follow on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BritHikesON Threads: https://threads.net/@BritHikesOntario Instagram: https://instagram.com/BritHikesOntario Facebook: https://facebook.com/stuhall1
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