Presqu’ile Provincial Park has a diverse selection of trails to enjoy while visiting or camping at the park. One of our favourites was the Marsh Boardwalk Trail, which is only about one kilometre in length. The trail offered an array of wildlife, plants and landscapes to enjoy, depending on the weather and the time of day. As with most nature trails, we find the mornings and evenings are when the wildlife are most active.
This female Red-winged Blackbird was in the process of feeding her young when we first spotted her. Check out the video below to catch a glimpse of her babies.
It’s always a little special to spot a turtle of any kind in a wetland environment. These amphibians are struggling to deal with loss of habitat and pollution.
Along the path we saw quite a few Blue Flag Irises, otherwise known as Dagger Flower, Poison Flag, Snake Lily and Water Flag. These native wildflowers attract hummingbirds and other pollinators and even provide shelter for some shoreline animals.
Yellow Water-lily was growing in some of the more shallow spots and is very common to find in beaver ponds. The rhizomes are a favourite food for the local muskrats population.
The Applachian Brown butterfly is a medium-sized butterfly that is commonly found in wet areas or near the forest’s edge.
Here’s another shot of the gorgeous Blue Flag Iris. The roots of these wildflowers are extremely poisonous, hence the name Poison Flag.
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