Species at Risk

THREATENED

Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica)

THREATENED

Bank Swallow (Riparia riparia)

SPECIAL CONCERN

Northern Leopard Frog 

(Lithobates pipiens) 

The Discovery Nature Sanctuary harbours the above three species at risk which are designated under Canada's Species at Risk Act (https://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/s-15.3/). Efforts have been made to provide nesting habitat for the Barn Swallow and the Bank Swallow.  The sanctuary's wetlands provides habitat and food for the Northern Leopard Frog.

Barn Swallow nesting shelter                        Bank Swallow nesting bank (in prep.)