The Eastern Whip-poor-will team at Birds Canada is looking for your help! We are looking to find as many Whip-poor-will nests as possible in Norfolk, to inform us of nest-site selection preferences and more. During your time outside this summer, or the next two years, if you happen to stumble across an Eastern Whip-poor-will nest, […]
Research
Habitat selection of Eastern Hognose snakes in southwestern Ontario
Laura Robson completed her MSc. thesis at the University of Ottawa on habitat use and demographics of Eastern hognose snakes (Heterodon platirhinos) in the Long Point Region. Hognose snakes are a species-at-risk in Canada with a designation of Threatened. In Canada, this harmless snake is found only in regions of Ontario that have sandy soils. […]
Links
Species at Risk Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife In Canada (COSEWIC) Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Species at Risk Home Page Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Species at Risk Stewardship Fund Ontario Natural Heritage Information Centre Local Partners and Agencies Birds Canada Canadian Raptor Conservancy Carolinian Canada Tallgrass Ontario Norfolk Field Naturalists Norfolk […]
Research
Research in The St Williams Conservation Reserve The diverse range of ecological communities found within the St. Williams Conservation Reserve (SWCR) is home to a number of research studies. Click on the links below to learn more about ongoing research efforts. Parties interested in applying to conduct research within SWCR are asked to contact: Ontario […]