Point Pelee is the best bird watching area found in North America. Many different bird species are attracted to Point Pelee in all seasons. There has been over 370 bird species recorded there.

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Over 100 species breed in Point Pelee. There is a fall migration of monarch butterflies, dragonflies, and bats. There are 17 species of reptiles and amphibians; four are rare, threatened, or endangered.

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For 40 years the southern flying squirrel was not present in the park, but was reintroduced back to the park by the Resource Conversation staff.

 

The most visible animals at Point Pelee is the grey squirrel, raccoon, weasel, mink, coyote, and skunk.

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There are many dragonflies and damselflies that provide food to other species in the park. The bullfrog, green frog, spring peeper, western chorus frog, northern leopard frog, six species of turtles, and non-poisonous snakes are all found in the marshes and fields of the park.

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There are many animals to see at Point Pelee. Some other common animals you can find around Point Pelee are: shrews, mice, field sparrows, common yellowthroats, moose,racoons, and swallowtail butterflies.