PEREGRINE FALCON
Monday April 2, 2018
Once listed as an endangered species in Canada, Peregrine Falcons have rebounded from the brink of extinction and…
RED-BREASTED MERGANSER
Monday April 2, 2018
A large diving duck with a long thin bill, the Red-breasted Merganser is found in large lakes, rivers…
RED-HEADED WOODPECKER
Monday April 2, 2018
Red-headed Woodpeckers are rare breeders in the county. They nest in locations like Point Pelee National Park and the area…
ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK
Monday April 2, 2018
This species is quite common during spring and fall migration and some individuals breed in Essex County. They…
RUDDY TURNSTONE
Monday April 2, 2018
This species often associates with Sanderling, so take a look along any beach in Essex County in spring…
SANDERLING
Monday April 2, 2018
Anywhere there is beach habitat in Essex County, you are likely to find sanderling during migration. In May…
SCARLET TANAGER
Monday April 2, 2018
This colourful songbird is found in most forested areas in Essex County during spring migration. The bold red…
SHARP-SHINNED HAWK
Monday April 2, 2018
Sharp-shinned hawks can be seen in Essex County almost every month of the year, though no month is…
SUMMER TANAGER
Monday April 2, 2018
This species often overshoots its migration and is frequently on Pelee Island, at Point Pelee National Park, Ojibway Park and Kopegaren Woods. Immatures…
VIRGINIA RAIL
Monday April 2, 2018
This secretive species is found breeding in large marshes in Essex County. Best bets are Point Pelee National Park, Hillman…
YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO
Monday April 2, 2018
This species is often seen in the wooded birding areas in Essex County during spring migration. Yellow-billed…
YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT
Monday April 2, 2018
This southern breeder is found in few locations in Ontario. Point Pelee National Park and Pelee Island are both home…