Animals
Point Pelee is the best bird watching area found in North America. Many different bird species are attracted to Point Pelee in all seasons. There has been over 370 bird species recorded there. Over 100 species breed in Point Pelee. There is a fall migration of monarch butterflies, dragonflies, and bats. There are 17 species of reptiles and amphibians; four are rare, threatened, or endangered. Point Pelee is a home to many rare, threatened and endangered species, some of the rare animals are the eastern mole, mink, white-tailed deer and coyotes. For 40 years southern flying squirrel wasn't present in the park, but was reintroduced back to the park by the Resource Conversation staff. The most visible animal at Point Pelee is the grey squirrel, raccoon, weasel, mink, coyote, and skunk. There are many dragonflies and damselflies that provide food to other species in the park. The bullfrog, green frog, spring peeper, western chorus frog, northern leopard frog six species of turtles, and non-poisonous snakes are all found in the marshes and fields of the park. There are many animals to see at Point Pelee.
Acadian Flycatcher- EndangeredMonarch Butterfly- Special ConcernScarlet Tanager- EndangeredCoyote- EndangeredCassin's Sparrow- RareSage Thrasher- Rare |
Prothonotary Warbler- EndangeredHooded Warbler- ThreatenedWhite-Tailed Deer- EndangeredMink- EndangeredSwallow-Tailed Kite- RareLesser Nighthawk- Rare |