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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | '' | + | To borrow a quote from the Government of Canada, Parks Canada, Bruce Peninsula National Park webpage<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>…. |
| + | ''"Dramatic cliffs rise from the turquoise waters of Georgian Bay. In large tracts of forest, black bears roam and rare reptiles find refuge in rocky areas and diverse wetlands. Ancient cedar trees spiral from the cliff-edge; a multitude of orchids and ferns take root in a mosaic of habitats. Welcome to the magic of Bruce Peninsula National Park."'' | ||
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| + | This 156 sq km / 60+ sq mi park is in Southern Ontario, Canada and is part of a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. | ||
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| + | The Saugeen Ojibway First Nations people have a traditional home here with it having been an integral part of their life for centuries. | ||
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| + | And it's a protected preserve for over 200 species of wildlife to include birds, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles. | ||
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==Birds== | ==Birds== | ||
===Notable Species=== | ===Notable Species=== | ||
| + | 249 species of birds have been reported at the Bruce Peninsula National Park.<br /> | ||
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| + | 6 of those species have been classified as globally threatened<sup>[[#References|[2]]]</sup>.<br /> | ||
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| + | It's located on a significant migratory route drawing many species of birds, and it's been reported as a wintering location for the [[Bald Eagle]]<sup>[[#References|[3]]]</sup>. | ||
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===Rarities=== | ===Rarities=== | ||
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===Contact Details=== | ===Contact Details=== | ||
''To do'' | ''To do'' | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | #Bruce Peninsula National Park – Parks Canada Official Website https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/on/bruce | ||
| + | #Lepage D. (2020) [https://avibase.bsc-eoc.org/checklist.jsp?region=CAonnpbp Bruce Peninsula National Park Bird Checklist - Avibase - Bird Checklists of the World]. Retrieved 29 August 2020 | ||
| + | #The Bruce Peninsula – Birding on the Bruce Peninsula http://www.thebrucepeninsula.com/birding.html | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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| + | ==Maps== | ||
| + | #[https://g.page/BrucePeninsulaNationalPark?share Bruce Peninsula National Park on Google Maps] | ||
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| + | {{GSearch|Bruce_Peninsula}} | ||
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''Content and images originally posted by rupper'' | ''Content and images originally posted by rupper'' | ||
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Overview
To borrow a quote from the Government of Canada, Parks Canada, Bruce Peninsula National Park webpage[1]…. "Dramatic cliffs rise from the turquoise waters of Georgian Bay. In large tracts of forest, black bears roam and rare reptiles find refuge in rocky areas and diverse wetlands. Ancient cedar trees spiral from the cliff-edge; a multitude of orchids and ferns take root in a mosaic of habitats. Welcome to the magic of Bruce Peninsula National Park."
This 156 sq km / 60+ sq mi park is in Southern Ontario, Canada and is part of a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.
The Saugeen Ojibway First Nations people have a traditional home here with it having been an integral part of their life for centuries.
And it's a protected preserve for over 200 species of wildlife to include birds, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles.
Birds
Notable Species
249 species of birds have been reported at the Bruce Peninsula National Park.
6 of those species have been classified as globally threatened[2].
It's located on a significant migratory route drawing many species of birds, and it's been reported as a wintering location for the Bald Eagle[3].
Rarities
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Check-list
Birds you can see here include:
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Other Wildlife
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Site Information
History and Use
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Areas of Interest
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Access and Facilities
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Contact Details
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References
- Bruce Peninsula National Park – Parks Canada Official Website https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/on/bruce
- Lepage D. (2020) Bruce Peninsula National Park Bird Checklist - Avibase - Bird Checklists of the World. Retrieved 29 August 2020
- The Bruce Peninsula – Birding on the Bruce Peninsula http://www.thebrucepeninsula.com/birding.html
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Bruce Peninsula. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 5 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Bruce_Peninsula
External Links
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Maps
Content and images originally posted by rupper
