One of the best parts of kayaking in the Niagara Peninsula is keeping an eye on the many species of birds that live in the area. As an amateur photographer on a limited budget, I thought it would be fun to go over some of the more interesting possibilities by featuring local artist Catherine Graff. Her work can be found at:
www.catgraff.com
Hundreds of species of birds use the Niagara Peninsula on their migratory path, most notably during the spring and autumn. Notable species include the least bittern, hooded warbler, white pelican, Caspian tern, black-crowned night-heron, osprey, pleated woodpecker, and the prothonotary warbler. There are also a nesting pair of bald eagles which have nested near the mouth of the Spencer Creek; the first such nest in the area in more than 40 years.