Check in any scrubby habitat around Essex County and you have a good chance of coming across an…

The east and west shorelines of  the Point Pelee Peninsula, as well as the Detroit River and Lake…

This small heron is found in many of the wetlands of Essex County. They often pick marshes close…

This species is the rarest sparrow species in Ontario. With as few a 2-3 nesting pairs left in the province, this…

A striking small bird of eastern hardwood forests, the Hooded Warbler prefers forests with some shrub understory. A…

This bird is widespread through the county.  They arrive in May and stick around throughout the summer months.  Look for…

Two scaup species live in North America: the Greater Scaup prefers salt water and is found in America…

Even though this species is small, this falcon is one of the most powerful hunters we see during…

A small warbler of the upper canopy, the Northern Parula can be found in two rather distinct populations….

The smallest North American oriole, the Orchard Oriole is found nesting in shade trees along streams, rivers and…

Until recently, this species was only seen during spring and fall migration in Essex County,  There is now…