You don't have to go far to spot birds and animals at the HRSC! Look outside the chalet window at the birdfeeders, or take a ski break along the trail and listen for chirping while searching for tracks.

The Ric Green loop is a great trail to spot birds! Two sets of birdfeeders are located along the way - pack some bird seed to fill them up or feed the chickadees from your mitten!

Wondering what bird you've seen? Here's a list of commonly spotted feathered friends wintering at the HRSC, courtesy of our local bird expert, Bruce Green:

• Black-capped and boreal chickadees
• Snow buntings
• Redpolls
• Woodpeckers (downy, hairy, black-backed, three-toed and pileated)
• Gray (Canada) jay
• Dark-eyed junco
• Pine grosbeaks
• Red-breasted nuthatch
• Ruffed grouse
• Spruce grouse - they make a loud flapping noise!
• Great horned owl
• Boreal owl
• Raven 

Wondering what animal tracks you've seen? Here's a list of commonly spotted tracks at the HRSC:

• Lynx
• Snowshoe hare
• Fox
• Squirrel