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Latest News
Lower Detroit River IBA Count Update: 2019 to 2020
In 2020, waterfowl counts were conducted on Jan. 25, Feb. 8 and Feb. 29. Total numbers for canvasback were 6,015 on Jan. 25, 4,760 on Feb. 8 and 7,770 on Feb. 29. Over one per cent of the global population of canvasback was seen on Feb. 29 in the Lower Detroit Important Bird Area.
Club represented on stormwater advisory committee
Here are the presentation and meeting minutes from the fifth and final meeting.
Love Nature photo contest winners announced
A fox kit, a green heron, a bee perched on a flower, fall leaves floating on water and a tiger swallowtail butterfly. See the winners of our Love Nature photo contest.
Club’s YouTube channel becomes meeting hub
When COVID-19 temporarily halted monthly membership meetings at the Ojibway Nature Centre, the Essex County Field Naturalists’ Club turned to YouTube.
Our Wild Backyards, continued
There is no better form of 'social distancing’ than the great outdoors. Whether it was in a National Park, a local conservation area, or simply stepping out your backdoor, here are some wildlife photos from club members.