Location and Access

• Address: 252 Road 3 W, Kingsville, ON N9Y 2E5, Canada.
• Hours: The grounds and trails are open year-round, from sunrise to sunset.
• Accessibility: The parking lot is wheelchair accessible, and the flat, wide trails are easy for all visitors, including those with mobility challenges.
• Cost: Entry is free, though donations are appreciated. 

Trail Details and Amenities

• Trails: There are over six kilometres of wood-chipped trails that wind through deciduous forests and meadows. The paths are well-maintained and clearly marked with signs.
• Activities: It is a haven for hikers, bird watchers, and photographers, known for its beautiful views during spring and fall bird migrations. Visitors might spot various wildlife, including deer and wild turkeys.
• Amenities: The area features picnic grounds, seating areas along the trails, and an outhouse.
• Pets: Dogs are welcome but must be leashed and under control at all times. 

Points of Interest

• Wildlife/Vegetation: The woods feature a diverse range of trees, including maple and the abundant Paw Paw trees, as well as a large pond that attracts various birds.
• Historical Artefacts: Old machinery artefacts have been left along the trails for photo opportunities.
• Nearby Attractions: The location is close to local wineries and a short drive from downtown Kingsville's restaurants and shops. 

Wildlife Opportunities - Winter Season

Trails, you will primarily see hardy, year-round residents and specific winter visitors. While the massive spring and fall migrations are the peak times for waterfowl, winter offers a unique and serene birding experience with a different set of species. 

Year-Round Resident Birds

The sanctuary provides a permanent, safe habitat for certain birds, including those with injuries or conditions like "angel wing" that prevent migration. 

• Canada Geese and Mallard Ducks: Resident populations of these waterfowl stay at the viewing pond all winter, and visitors can feed them the provided barley, sometimes by hand.
• Peacocks, Turkeys, Quails, and Pheasants: These birds are moved into indoor enclosures (the "Stadium") during the colder months, but can still be seen. 

Winter Woodland and Feeder Birds

The Rick Fleming Memorial Trails in Kennedy Woods and surrounding areas are excellent for spotting hardy, non-migratory songbirds and other species that thrive in the cold. 

• Black-capped Chickadee: This small, resilient bird is a common and cheerful sight in the winter. They are known to even eat seeds from a visitor's hand at nearby nature centres.
• Northern Cardinal: Their bright red plumage provides a beautiful contrast against the snow.
• Woodpeckers: Downy, Hairy, and Red-bellied Woodpeckers often search for insects in trees.
• Nuthatches: Both Red-breasted and White-breasted Nuthatches are active during winter.
• Dark-eyed Junco: A quintessential winter bird that is often found on the ground in snowy areas.
• Blue Jays and American Crows: These intelligent and noisy birds are year-round residents. 

Occasional Winter Visitors 

Raptors are more easily spotted in winter, when fewer leaves are on the trees. Keep an eye out for: 

• Hawks and Eagles
• Snowy Owls (occasionally seen in the surrounding fields)