Growing up in West Michigan I am familiar with sweeping beaches (along Lake Michigan) and migrating birds as this area is a major flight path, where we see massive waves of nocturnal migration during both the spring and fall. So, learning about Point Pelee National Park in Ontario, Canada sounds very familiar - and like a place I would love for sure!
- Point Pelee National Park tapers into a sharp sandspit that stretches into Lake Erie.
- It is at the exact same latitude as Rome, Italy.
- It is also the absolute southernmost point of the Canadian mainland.
- Often called a "bird superhighway," Point Pelee National Park sits on the intersection of two major migration flyways.
- Up to 390 bird species have been recorded here, drawing birders from around the globe, especially during the annual spring Festival of Birds.
- Point Pelee National Park is home to unique flora and fauna not found elsewhere in Canada.
- The Marsh Boardwalk is a 1 km accessible loop (complete with an observation tower) which allows visitors to canoe, kayak, or walk right through the heart of the marsh ecosystem to spot turtles, frogs, and herons.
You will find my full post about Point Pelee National Park at this link.
No comments:
Post a Comment