• Go early (sunrise is best)
• Walk slowly and stop often
• Listen first, then look
• Watch edges (trees meeting open space)

• Your eyes and ears
• Optional: binoculars
• Helpful: eBird app (free)

Point Pelee National Park
Best for migrant species, especially spring and fall

Hillman Marsh
Great for shorebirds and waterfowl

Ojibway Prairie
Woodland and grassland species

📅 Calendar Heatmap
See what birds are likely on any date

🗺️ Birding Maps
View and download maps of key Essex County birding areas

📊 Phenology
When birds arrive, peak, and leave

📋 Species Lists
Browse ALL birds in Essex County