Sturgeon Creek

Habitat Restoration Project

Word of mouth led us to a new wetland project, just outside of Point Pelee National Park. (Across the road from Pelee Wings Nature Store.) A significant restoration project transformed an abandoned marina in Sturgeon Creek, owned by the Caldwell First Nation, to enhance terrestrial and aquatic habitat, increase wetland habitat and soften the shoreline.  The project was undertaken by Essex Region Conservation in partnership with Caldwell First Nation. There was no admission fee.

Visitors are asked to stay on the Boardwalk which is elevated above the 10 acre wetland.

We had good views of soaring birds including a Caspian Tern that captured a fish in front of Deryl.

Green Stink Bugs are plentiful everywhere this year.

Orange Sulphur butterflies frequented the flowering plants.

A moth species and Common Drone Fly sharing a flower spike.

Green Heron patiently waiting to catch a fish.