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Throughout the Township of North Frontenac there exists a proliferation of unique plant, animal and bird species. Anyone can appreciate the beauty of the biodiversity and unspoiled natural habitats.

"An endangered species is any native species that is at risk of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its Ontario range if the limiting factors are not reversed. Threatened species means any native species that is of risk of becoming endangered throughout all or a portion of its Ontario range if the limiting factors are not reversed. Special concern species is designated to species sensitive to human activities or natural events." (Natural Heritage Reference Manual, MNR, 1999) Below is a list of North Frontenac's threatened, endangered, special concern and rare species.

Wildlife Photos

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• Endangered Species

  - Golden Eagle
  - Bald Eagle
  - Henslow's Sparrow

• Threatened Species

  - Blanding's Turtle
  - Least Bittern

• Special Concern Species

  - Red-Shouldered Hawk
  - Cerulean Warbler
  - Five-lined Skink

• Rare Species

  - Prairie Warbler
  - Houghton's Umbrella Sedge
  - Drooping Bluegrass
  - Purple-Stemmed Cliffbrake
  - Limestone Oak Fern
  - Zebra Clubtail Dragonfly
  - Ram's-Head Lady's-Slipper