EASTERN TOWHEE
Monday April 2, 2018
Check in any scrubby habitat around Essex County and you have a good chance of coming across an…
GREATER SCAUP
Monday April 2, 2018
The east and west shorelines of the Point Pelee Peninsula, as well as the Detroit River and Lake…
GREEN HERON
Monday April 2, 2018
This small heron is found in many of the wetlands of Essex County. They often pick marshes close…
HENSLOW’S SPARROW
Monday April 2, 2018
This species is the rarest sparrow species in Ontario. With as few a 2-3 nesting pairs left in the province, this…
HOODED WARBLER
Monday April 2, 2018
A striking small bird of eastern hardwood forests, the Hooded Warbler prefers forests with some shrub understory. A…
INDIGO BUNTING
Monday April 2, 2018
This bird is widespread through the county. They arrive in May and stick around throughout the summer months. Look for…
LEAST BITTERN
Monday April 2, 2018
A tiny heron, furtive and surpassingly well camouflaged, the Least Bittern is one of the most difficult North…
LESSER SCAUP
Monday April 2, 2018
Two scaup species live in North America: the Greater Scaup prefers salt water and is found in America…
MERLIN
Monday April 2, 2018
Even though this species is small, this falcon is one of the most powerful hunters we see during…
NORTHERN PARULA
Monday April 2, 2018
A small warbler of the upper canopy, the Northern Parula can be found in two rather distinct populations….
ORCHARD ORIOLE
Monday April 2, 2018
The smallest North American oriole, the Orchard Oriole is found nesting in shade trees along streams, rivers and…
OSPREY
Monday April 2, 2018
Until recently, this species was only seen during spring and fall migration in Essex County, There is now…
