Birdwatching Kits
We've got everything you need for a day of birdwatching in one convenient backpack. Whether you're a single adult or a whole family, we have a kit sized for you. Check out a Birdwatching Kit on your Library card then head out to discover our feathered friends.
Borrow a Family Birdwatching Kit Borrow an Adult Birdwatching Kit
Each Family Birdwatching Kit contains:
Binoculars
- 1 pair of Celestron Nature DX binoculars
- 1 pair of Thinkpeak Toys Kids' binoculars
Books and Pamphlets
- National Geographic Kids Bird Guide of North America
- Best Places to Bird in Ontario
- All About Birds Northeast
- Nature in the Kawarthas
- Anishinaabe Bird Names
Other
- Instruction guide for binoculars
- Nature Canada's Junior Birder's Guide (yours to keep!)
- Birds of Peterborough checklist (yours to keep!)
- Bird Bingo Card and Wordsearch
Each Adult Birdwatching Kit contains:
Binoculars
- 1 pair of Nikon Prostaff 3S 8x42 binoculars
Books and Pamphlets
- Best Places to Bird in Ontario
- All About Birds Northeast
- Nature in the Kawarthas
- Anishinaabe Bird Names
Other
- Instruction guide for binoculars
- Birds of Peterborough checklist (yours to keep!)
How to borrow a Birdwatching Kit
Ask at the Main Check-Out desk. Birdwatching Kits are also available in our catalogue for members to place a hold and pick up when notified.
| Item | Load Period | Renewals | Holds | Simultaneous Checkouts | Replacement Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Family Birdwatching Kit |
14 days |
No |
Yes |
1 per card |
$329.54 |
|
Adult Birdwatching Kit |
14 days |
No |
Yes |
1 per card |
$243.86
|
Birdwatching Kits have been made possible by the generous support of Bird Friendly Peterborough and the Peterborough Field Naturalists through a generous donation by the Hunter Family, in memory of Terry Hunter.
