After coming back from Point Pelee we decided to take a small walk in a local conservation area, St Johns is close so off we went for a hike.
As we go and I write these posts I realize how little I’ve seen of the area in which I live. I am born and raised in my area and this is my first visit to St. Johns. There is a sign that shows different birds that live in the forest, a scarlet tanager and the hooded warbler. This is super funny to me as the existence of warblers did not happen until we went to Point Pelee and low and behold they are in my backyard. The hooded warbler sang and sang for us although we could not find his perch.
We walked the trails that are available, its a relatively small area but quaint. There is nice tree cover and a pond for fishing, the trails are a bit complex and head upwards with a bit of tree root exposure while walking. It does make for a nice afternoon and a cool breeze.
Finding birds at St Johns
Right away we got excited as we came across a Barred Owl and a Scarlet Tanager. I’m taking pictures with the cell phone and its not the greatest, but you can see them still for a moment. The idea being to use them to help identify birds. Some of them barely sit still long enough to see and identify.
eBird checklists
Saint Johns Conservation Area – 6 species
Saint Johns Conservation Area – 2 species
St. Johns Conservation Area Map
Located within the Niagara Escarpment and Twelve Mile Creek valley, it’s a tranquil setting for wildlife and visitors. A hot spot for seasonal trout fishing, St. Johns is also known for bird watching and nature education. Boasting four trails of varying lengths and difficulty. Some trails are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
St. Johns | Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (npca.ca)