
A kayaking or canoeing adventure in South West Nova Scotia can reveal a variety of birds, mammals and plants. A camera is a necessity
on any trip.
A complete list of bird species would be difficult to compile. Here are a few of the common and not so common birds observed -
Bald Eagles, Kingfishers, several species of Woodpeckers (including a Pileated Woodpecker), Plovers, Pheasants, Blue and Grey Jays,
Blue Herons, and numerous Thrushes, Warblers, Finches and Wrens
A variety of small and large mammals are commonly seen on many tours and adventures, among them White-Tailed Deer, Red Foxes,
Mink, Black Bears, Moose, Bobcats, Turtles, Coyotes and Beavers.
As for plant life, several rare and protected species can be photographed including Ladies Slippers and Pitcher Plants. Other species
include Royal Ferns, Sandew, Rhodora, White and Yellow Lillies, Bog Rosemary, and several varieties of Orchids (Trillium, False Lilly of the Valley).