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99-474: Port Rowan is a town in Norfolk County, Ontario , Canada. It is located on Lake Erie , adjacent to Long Point . The lakeside community has a population of 1,357 people as of 2021 and sports a number of traditional small businesses which have been operating in the town for decades. Walking through Port Rowan is simple provided that caution is taken around traffic. The streets can get busy at times but

198-706: A vagrant in England, Greenland , Hawaii , and the Azores . The great white heron is unique to South Florida, including Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge in the Florida Keys. The primary food for the great blue heron is fish . While they can prey on various sizes of fish from small fingerlings to large adult fish, measuring 60 cm (24 in) in length and weighing around 900 g (2.0 lb), small to medium-sized fish around 10–20 cm (3.9–7.9 in) are usually preferred. Primary prey fish

297-735: A 4-day stopover of their travelling music festival, called Gentlemen of the Road, in Norfolk County. It took place in the Norfolk County Fairgrounds, and was called the Gentlemen of the Road Simcoe Stopover . 35,000 festival-goers attended the festival, as well as many out-of-town resources for the event production. The aim of this tour was to be an economic stimulus for small towns in various parts of

396-468: A breeding colony, the colony can sometimes be abandoned by the other birds. The primary source of disturbance and breeding failures at heronries is human activities, mostly through human recreation or habitat destruction , as well as by egg-collectors and hunters. John James Audubon illustrates the great blue heron in Birds of America , Second Edition (published, London 1827–1838) as Plate 161. The image

495-645: A cross with the arms of France claiming sovereignty for King Louis XIV over the Lake Erie region on March 23, 1670. A history of the area written in 1898 indicates an even earlier visit to what is now Norfolk County, in October 1626, by a Recollet priest, Laroche-Daillon with two Frenchmen Grenolle and La Vallee. The priest spent three months with the Neutrals First Nation. The same account also indicates that two Jesuits, Breboeuf and Chaurnonot, visited

594-423: A large goliath heron. Notable features of great blue herons include slaty (gray with a slight azure blue) flight feathers , red-brown thighs, and a paired red-brown and black stripe up the flanks; the neck is rusty-gray, with black and white streaking down the front; the head is paler, with a nearly white face, and a pair of black or slate plumes runs from just above the eye to the back of the head. The feathers on

693-500: A living. For more than 30 years, Port Rowan hosted Bayfest which is an annual Labour Day celebration. The celebration was originally known as the Tomato Fest. Bayfest typically lasts for three days each year. The celebration usually features a parade, vendors, and fireworks. The Port Rowan Wetlands were created in 1970 and provides a way for locals and tourists to experience live birds, snakes, and turtles. The trail in addition to

792-469: A single breeding season, individuals usually choose new mates each year. Males arrive at colonies first and settle on nests, where they court females; most males choose a different nest each year. Great blue herons build a bulky stick nest . Nests are usually around 50 cm (20 in) across when first constructed, but can grow to more than 120 cm (47 in) in width and 90 cm (35 in) deep with repeated use and additional construction. If

891-427: A state of the art Water Treatment Plant, which assures future growth capacity in the town and its burgeoning retirement community. Its proximity to Long Point , a major bird flight-path, and World Biosphere Reserve, makes Port Rowan a popular destination for bird-watchers . Some of the few remaining stands the old growth Carolinian forest that were present all over Southern Ontario can be found near Port Rowan. There

990-470: A total lack of pigment in its plumage. It averages somewhat larger than the sympatric race A. h. wardi and may be the largest race in the species. In a survey of A. h. occidentalis in Florida, males were found to average 3.02 kg (6.7 lb) and females average 2.57 kg (5.7 lb), with a range for both sexes of 2.0 to 3.4 kg (4.4 to 7.5 lb). This is mainly found near salt water, and

1089-488: A track, the front toes, as well as the back, often show the small talons. The subspecies differ only slightly in size and plumage tone, with the exception of A. h. occidentalis , native to South Florida, which also has a distinct white morph , known as the great white heron (not to be confused with the great egret , for which "great white heron" was once a common name). The great white heron differs from other great blues in bill morphology, head plume length, and in having

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1188-489: A white breast and neck. The five subspecies are: The great blue heron is the largest heron native to North America. Among all extant herons, it is surpassed in size only by the goliath heron ( Ardea goliath ) and the white-bellied heron ( Ardea insignis ). It exhibits a minor degree of sexual dimorphism ; males are slightly larger than females, but otherwise the sexes are not easily outwardly distinguishable. It has head-to-tail length of 91–137 cm (36–54 in),

1287-653: A wingspan of 167–201 cm (66–79 in), a height of 115–138 cm (45–54 in), and a weight of 1.82–3.6 kg (4.0–7.9 lb). In British Columbia , adult males averaged 2.48 kg (5.5 lb) and adult females 2.11 kg (4.7 lb). In Nova Scotia and New England , adult herons of both sexes averaged 2.23 kg (4.9 lb), while in Oregon , both sexes averaged 2.09 kg (4.6 lb) Thus, great blue herons are roughly twice as heavy as great egrets ( Ardea alba ), although only slightly taller than them, but they weigh only about half as much as

1386-574: Is Long Point , a 40 kilometre (25 mi) spit of land projecting into Lake Erie. It plays an important part in eastern North American bird migration, and was designated a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1986. Both the Long Point National Wildlife Area and the Long Point Provincial Park are located on the point. More than 25% of Norfolk County is considered to be forested; especially near

1485-552: Is a historic replica village nearby at the Backus Conservation Area . On June 30, 2018, Port Rowan officially lost their only bank for business and personal transactions. Calls to Tillsonburg are considered to be long-distance to Port Rowan residents so that banking by phone simply isn't an option. The majority of the retirement population must choose between maintaining a vehicle on the road or having Internet access due to old age pension payments not matching up to

1584-582: Is a large wading bird in the heron family Ardeidae , common near the shores of open water and in wetlands over most of North and Central America, as well as far northwestern South America, the Caribbean and the Galápagos Islands . It is occasionally found in the Azores and is a rare vagrant to Europe. An all-white population found in south Florida and the Florida Keys is known as

1683-442: Is a single report that a large bobcat ( Lynx rufus ) managed to subdue and kill an adult great blue heron. Using its considerable size and dagger-like bill, a full-grown heron can be a formidable foe to a predator. In one instance, during an act of attempted predation by a golden eagle, a heron was able to mortally wound the eagle, although it succumbed to injuries sustained in the fight. When predation on an adult or chick occurs at

1782-410: Is an annual two-day event. The fair has been held every year from 1857 until the present, making 2007 the 150th Fair. This mid-September event involves the children of Walsh Public School and St. Michael's School entering projects and many agricultural commodities, grown locally, for prize money and ribbons. More than $ 1200 was paid to the elementary children in 2006. The fair has grown every year with

1881-704: Is another expanding attraction for tourists coming to Norfolk County, with a few wineries in development and numerous farmgate retailers. Wilsonville’s Whistling Gardens, in the northeast Norfolk County, is Ontario’s newest publicly accessible botanical garden and one of the few that are privately run in Canada. In 2014, it was named one of Norfolk’s Top 10 Amazing Places on a social mapping tool created by Ontario’s UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. The Norfolk County Public Library has branches in Delhi, Port Dover, Port Rowan, Simcoe and Waterford. The Simcoe branch, an Ontario Historic Site,

1980-625: Is closed on Sundays and major holidays. The Backus Mill Heritage and Conservation Centre , an open-air museum featuring a historic grist mill and a nature center , is a National Historic Site . Housed in the Lynnwood National Historic Site , the Norfolk Arts Centre is Norfolk County’s public art gallery. The Norfolk Arts Centre has regularly changing exhibits featuring local and regional artists, diverse arts programs and special events. Port Dover

2079-458: Is held every Thanksgiving weekend in October. In addition to traditional agricultural and arts competitions, it features major grandstand shows that include Demo Derbys, Monster Trucks, Tractor Pulls and sold out concerts with artists Big n Rich , Barenaked Ladies , Burton Cummings , Dallas Smith and Carly Rae Jepsen . Every October, Waterford hosts a Pumpkin Festival close to the end of

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2178-581: Is now a part of Norfolk County Archives. Norfolk County established their municipal archives there in 2018 and the collection has grown to include the corporate records for the County, including Council meeting minutes, by-laws, assessment rolls, vital statistics and other County administrative records. The Teeterville Pioneer Museum is a museum devoted to pioneer life in the 19th century. It includes antique farm equipment as well as home and garden tools. The Delhi Tobacco Museum and Heritage Centre displays

2277-449: Is open year-round and provides a variety of events, including concerts, public meetings, community fund raisers, dance recitals, workshops, band rehearsals and classes. Annually, more than 36000 people now attend events at Lighthouse Theatre. Waterford's Old Town Hall is home to many local theatre productions. This restored historic building, built in 1902, includes an auditorium with stage, seating for 180, and provides cultural diversity to

2376-400: Is quite adaptable and may be seen in heavily developed areas as long as they hold bodies of fish-bearing water. Great blue herons rarely venture far from bodies of water, but are occasionally seen flying over upland areas. They usually nest in trees or bushes near water's edge, often on islands (which minimizes the potential for predation) or partially isolated spots. It has been recorded as

2475-711: Is the location of a biker rally which takes place every Friday the 13th . Simcoe is well-known for annual community events including the Lynn River Music and Arts Festival, as well as the Simcoe Panorama. Port Rowan also hosts an annual Bayfest. The Norfolk County Fairgrounds are home to the Norfolk Wildlife and Adventure Show, Eat & Drink Norfolk and the Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show , Canada's largest County Fair, that

2574-575: Is too large. They are generally solitary feeders. Individuals usually forage while standing in water, but also feed in fields or drop from the air, or perch, into water. Mice are occasionally preyed on in upland areas far from the species' typical aquatic environments. Occasionally, loose flocks gather to feed, and may be beneficial since they are able to locate schools of fish more easily. As large wading birds, great blue herons are capable of feeding in deeper waters, thus are able to harvest from niche areas not open to most other heron species. Typically,

2673-652: Is usually relatively close, usually within 4 to 5 km (2.5 to 3.1 mi), to ideal feeding spots. Heronry sites are usually difficult to reach on foot (e.g., islands, trees in swamps, high branches, etc.) to protect from potential mammalian predators. Trees of any type are used when available. When not, herons may nest on the ground, sagebrush, cacti, channel markers, artificial platforms, beaver mounds, and duck blinds. Other waterbirds (especially smaller herons) and, occasionally, even fish and mammal-eating raptors may nest amongst colonies. Although nests are often reused for many years and herons are socially monogamous within

2772-1018: Is variable based on availability and abundance. In Nova Scotia , 98% of the diet was flounder . In British Columbia , the primary prey species are sticklebacks , gunnels , sculpins , and perch . California herons were found to live mostly on sculpin, bass , perch , flounder , and top smelt . Besides fish, it is also known to feed on a wide range of prey opportunistically. Amphibians such as leopard frogs , American bullfrogs , toads and salamanders are readily taken, as well as reptiles such as small turtles , snakes and lizards . They can take on sizeable snakes, including water snakes 105 cm (41 in) in length. Aquatic crustaceans (such as crayfish , shrimp and crabs ), grasshoppers , dragonflies and aquatic insects are taken as supplementary prey. They also prey on small mammals including shrews , rats , ground squirrels , and moles . One study in Idaho showed that from 24 to 40% of

2871-599: The Hamilton and Lake Erie Railway (H&LER) began operating in 1873 but was merged with the Hamilton and North-Western Railway which completed the final section to Port Dover and to Jarvis in the mid 1870s. Townships of Norfolk County in 1798: In 1826, the townships of Rainham and Walpole were moved to Haldimand County in Niagara District because of their distance from the London courthouse. Walsingham

2970-457: The Old World is filled by the congeneric grey heron ( Ardea cinerea ), which is somewhat smaller (90–98 cm (35–39 in)), and sports a pale gray neck and legs, lacking the brown hues of the great blue heron. The great blue heron forms a superspecies with the grey heron which also includes the cocoi heron of South America, which differs in having more extensive black on the head and

3069-477: The agricultural and cultural history of the former township . Despite a province-wide smoking ban, the museum still guarantees its patrons the benefits of viewing the artistry and science of tobacco farming during the Golden Years of growing tobacco . It is located near Quances Dam. There is also a park nearby that is enjoyed by the local residents for picnics , barbecues , and for walking around with. It

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3168-672: The county of Lincoln and the River La Tranche, now called the Thames , on the south side by the lake Erie until it meets the Barlue (sic) , to be called the Orwell River , thence by a line running north sixteen degrees west until it intersects the river La Tranche or Thames, thence up the said river until it meets the northwest boundary of the county of York . Norfolk County was reduced in size in 1798, with parts going to

3267-464: The great white heron . Debate exists about whether these white birds are a color morph of the great blue heron, a subspecies of it, or an entirely separate species. The great blue heron was one of the many species originally described by Carl Linnaeus in his 18th-century work, Systema Naturae . The scientific name comes from Latin ardea , and Ancient Greek ἐρῳδιός ( erōdios ), both meaning "heron". The great blue heron's niche in

3366-552: The 1820s. The post office opened in 1829 and was called Simcoe. The County had an important role during the War of 1812. Fort Norfolk was built in Charlotteville (near Vittoria and Normandale) in 1813 with accommodation for 300 troops. The Battle of Nanticoke, against American troops, was an important event in 1813. In August 1812, Major General Isaac Brock gathered a force of about regulars and militia at Port Dover. Using boats on

3465-507: The 1920s tourism was an important contributor to the economy. Summer resorts in Port Dover, Port Ryerse, Normandale, Fisher's Glen , Turkey Point and Port Rowan were attracting many summer visitors. However, Norfolk was primarily agricultural with fruit and vegetables the primary crops. On report from 1924 states that "Norfolk apples have become pre-eminent in two hemispheres"; thousands of barrels of apples were shipped each year and canning

3564-507: The County as a new Agri-Tech hub for the region. Norfolk County's main town is Simcoe , which hosts city council and generally serves as the administrative center. Port Dover , Delhi and Waterford are the other population centers in Norfolk County. Langton and Port Rowan are the largest communities in the western side of the county. As the population is mainly rural, smaller communities generally predominate along highway intersections. Norfolk County's primary tourist attractions are

3663-552: The Neutrals in this area in 1640. The first European to live in the area, with the Neutrals, was William (Billy) Smith, son of Abraham Smith. He eventually settled near the current Port Rowan in 1793. This was in the first community, the Long Point Settlement (near what is now Port Rowan), where mills were built by United Empire Loyalist settlers. In the subsequent years, sawmills and grist mills were opened and

3762-754: The Norfolk Sand Plain in the Carolinian Life Zone, Norfolk County's soil type is sandy loam, the most fertile land in Ontario. With a mild climate and lengthy growing season, the region has long been the centre of the Ontario tobacco belt . However, many farmers have begun the process of diversifying their crop selections to include fruits and vegetables, lavender , ginseng , hazelnuts , and wolfberries as tobacco consumption continues to decrease. A significant natural feature of Norfolk

3861-581: The Port Rowan community, although it is known for having a smaller selection compared to outlets in neighbouring Langton or Delhi . Bayview Cemetery is the town's historic cemetery; having individuals and families buried there as far back as the War of 1812 . It is a United Empire Loyalists cemetery which has at least 498 individuals and/or families stored underneath the ground. Winter grave decorations are permitted while live plants are not permitted to be on

3960-618: The Southern United States southwards, and on the lower Pacific coast , they are year-round residents. However, their hardiness is such that individuals often remain through cold northern winters, as well, so long as fish-bearing waters remain unfrozen (which may be the case only in flowing water such as streams, creeks, and rivers). The great blue heron can adapt to almost any wetland habitat in its range. It may be found in numbers in fresh and saltwater marshes , mangrove swamps, flooded meadows, lake edges, or shorelines . It

4059-666: The Vittoria & St. Williams Fire Department Auxiliaries. 2007 was considered to be the 34th consecutive year of the demolition derbies. Throughout the year, the fairgrounds and the Community Centre Hall are frequently used for weddings, funerals, and buck and doe events. The name "Donnybrook Fair" comes from an early settler of Walsh, who said the fair reminded him of an annual horse fair in Donnybrook, Dublin , Ireland . In August 2013, Mumford & Sons hosted

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4158-850: The active work force around 2006 and lack the computerized skills needed for many of today's jobs. Most of the residents were born in Canada, but there are 25 individuals who were born in the United States of America and nearly 200 people born in Europe. English is the most commonly spoken language there; although other languages are spoken by a fair amount of the residents. Females slightly outnumber males in this town; there are only 85 children and 400 adolescents and working-age adults. Only 275 people who live in Port Rowan are gainfully employed while 10 people are unemployed and seeking work. There are 790 people in this community who are either retired, homemakers, or disabled to an extent that they can't work for

4257-501: The agreement that he would build mills. After they were in operation, a hamlet formed by 1812, although it was burned down by American troops in 1814. Between 1819 and 1823 Culver laid out a village; streets were surveyed in 1835 to 1836 or 1837. The settlement initially consisted of two distinct areas, Birdtown, named by William Bird who arrived in the early 1800s and the Queensway which grew up around Culver's sawmill and grist mill in

4356-410: The amount of traffic is light compared to cities like Hamilton , Kitchener , or London . Recommended activities include walking, hiking, running, and cycling. While most of the streets have sidewalks, people are safer to walk in a single line. Walking in this community is possible on a year-round basis and most of the streets are gravel unlike Delhi or Langton where the streets are asphalt. Port Rowan

4455-439: The area. It was suggested that Port Rowan would experience Internet speeds and reliability comparable to Delhi by the year 2020 thanks to an underground cable system. This underground cable system would be similar to those found in communities like Langton, Courtland, and St. Williams, giving reliable broadband Internet access that was not normally found in the area during the start of the 21st century. There are plans to eventually

4554-421: The beginning of 1850, the district was abolished, being replaced by Norfolk County for municipal purposes. Because the county was heavily forested, logging became a major industry between 1860 and 1880. Agriculture was even more important however, with wheat being the primary crop until 1880 and then corn and oats. The South Norfolk Railway was started in the county and began operating in 1889. Even earlier,

4653-417: The bill is dull gray-yellow. Among standard measurements, the wing chord is 43–49.2 cm (16.9–19.4 in), the tail is 15.2–19.5 cm (6.0–7.7 in), the culmen is 12.3–15.2 cm (4.8–6.0 in), and the tarsus is 15.7–21 cm (6.2–8.3 in). The heron's stride is around 22 cm (8.7 in), almost in a straight line. Two of the three front toes are generally closer together. In

4752-410: The cemetery grounds. Common last names found at the cemetery include Abbott, Backhouse, Backus, Bantam, Brown, and Chamberlain. During the 18th century fishing, milling, and timber processing were the main industries, exploiting the water power of nearby watercourses. In 1850 the town processed 4,000,000 metres or 13,000,000 feet of timber. 1850 marked the beginning of shipbuilding in Port Rowan. With

4851-460: The closely related and similarly sized cocoi heron ( A. cocoi ). The cocoi is distinguished by a striking white neck and solid black crown, but the duller juveniles are more easily confused. More superficially similar is the slightly smaller grey heron, which may sometimes appear as vagrants on the northern coasts of North America. The grey heron (which occupies the same ecological niche in Eurasia as

4950-574: The community in its capacity as a venue for musical, artistic and theatrical productions, a meeting hall and rental facility. More recently, the South Coast Jazz festival has attracted thousands of visitors to the region, featuring since its 2014 inception such artists as Holly Cole, David Sanborn, Oakland Stroke, and Toronto's Shuffle Demons. The Port Dover Harbour Museum, housed in an original fisherman's net shanty, commemorates Port Dover's fishing industry. The galleries present exhibits on

5049-486: The counties of Oxford , Middlesex and Haldimand , and became part of the London District . It consisted of the following townships: In 1826, the townships of Rainham and Walpole were moved to Haldimand County in Niagara District because of their distance from the London courthouse. The community that is now Simcoe was first settled when Lieutenant-Governor Simcoe gave land to Aaron Culver in 1795 on

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5148-407: The county unveiled a new coat of arms which included natural symbols associated with the county: hooded warblers , a tulip tree ( Liriodendron tulipifera ) and an eastern dogwood flower. The first mayor of the county, Rita Kalmbach, was succeeded in 2007 by Dennis Travale, who served two terms as mayor. Charlie Luke succeeded him and served one term as mayor. Kristal Chopp was elected in 2018 and

5247-557: The course of the ensuing winter. Young herons are not as successful at fish capture as adults, as strike rates are similar, but capture rates are about half that of adults during the first two months after fledging. Predators of eggs and nestlings include turkey vultures ( Cathartes aura ), common ravens ( Corvus corax ), and American crows ( Corvus brachyrhynchos ). Red-tailed hawks ( Buteo jamaicensis ), American black bears ( Ursus americanus ), and raccoons ( Procyon lotor ) are known to take larger nestlings or fledglings, and in

5346-415: The days of commercial sail as well as Lake Erie shipwrecks, ship building, Long Point, the War of 1812 and other aspects of lakeside life in this community. The museum is also active in the preservation and presentation of local folklore and living traditions, particularly in the areas of fishing and lakeside history. Since 2002, the museum has been the home to a collection of artifacts from the 1852 wreck of

5445-486: The decline of the fishing, lumber and milling industries, tourism is the main economic activity in the region. Local sports include angling and boating in the Long Point Inner Bay and golfing at Stark's Golf Course at the edge of town. Port Rowan is home to the headquarters of Birds Canada (formerly Bird Studies Canada), the country's only national bird conservation organization. Port Rowan in 2011 built

5544-639: The diet was made up of voles . Remains of muskrats ( Ondatra zibethicus ) and long-tailed weasels ( Mustela frenata ) was also found in pellets during the study. There are reports that great blue heron prey on both young and adults of eastern cottontails ( Sylvilagus floridanus ). Though not often, birds such as black rails ( Laterallus jamaicensis ), phalaropes , American dippers ( Cinclus mexicanus ), pied-billed grebes ( Podilymbus podiceps ) and chicks of marsh terns ( Chlidonias ) are also taken. Herons locate their food by sight and usually swallow it whole. They have been known to choke on prey that

5643-432: The entirety of Southwestern Ontario into some form of high-speed Internet/cable television service sometime within the next 30 years. From the late 1990s onwards, winters became more mild due to changes in climate brought on by global warming. Port Rowan traditionally belongs to the humid continental climate zone, even with the recent mild winters and warmer dry summers. Like in all communities, towns, and cities throughout

5742-511: The first to introduce maize agriculture to Ontario, gradually migrating westward toward the Grand River and its fertile floodplains as they did so. This migration continued southward toward Norfolk County, whose better-drained sandy soil was more suitable for maize-growing. By 1669, the French explorers De Galinee and Dollier de Casson had reached what is now Port Dover . They erected

5841-410: The great blue heron feeds in shallow waters, usually less than 50 cm (20 in) deep, or at the water's edge during both the night and the day, but especially around dawn and dusk. The most commonly employed hunting technique of the species is wading slowly with its long legs through shallow water and quickly spearing fish or frogs with its long, sharp bill. Although usually ponderous in movements,

5940-406: The great blue heron is adaptable in its fishing methods. Feeding behaviors variably have consisted of standing in one place, probing, pecking, walking at slow speeds, moving quickly, flying short distances and alighting, hovering over the water and picking up prey, diving headfirst into the water, alighting on water feet-first, jumping from perches feet-first, and swimming or floating on the surface of

6039-432: The great blue heron) has very similar plumage, but has a solidly soft-gray neck. Erroneously, the great blue heron is sometimes referred to as a "crane". Herons and cranes are easiest to differentiate in flight; cranes hold their necks straight when flying, but herons bend theirs into an S shape. The great blue heron is found throughout most of North America, as far north as Alaska and the southern Canadian provinces in

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6138-438: The great egret ( Ardea alba ), but is larger, with yellow legs as opposed to the great egret's black legs. The reddish egret ( Egretta rufescens ) and little blue heron ( Egretta caerulea ) could be mistaken for the great blue heron, but are much smaller, and lack white on the head and yellow in the bill. At the southernmost extent of its range (e.g., Colombia and Panama ), the great blue heron sometimes overlaps in range with

6237-607: The hamlet. The next wave of inhabitants were the Attawandaron nation, the Neutrals, who occupied the region from about 1350 until their absorption by the Iroquois in the year 1651. The last significant native nation to occupy the area was the Mississaugas . Key buildings, including John Backhouse`s mill, that date back to the 18th century, remain in existence today. During the War of 1812 American soldiers burned all

6336-498: The help of many volunteers. Fundraising events are held all year to finance the fair. These events include an annual barbecue dance, a Victoria Day brunch, food booths at every "Friday the 13th" event in Port Dover, and numerous raffles. The most popular event at each fair is the demolition derby . These were sponsored for a long time by the Horsepower Unlimited Car Club from Simcoe but are now sponsored by

6435-664: The lake, they reached Amherstburg (also in Upper Canada) and then attacked and captured the American Hull's Army at Detroit. The Americans forces later burned Port Dover. The Americans forces also burnt Port Dover, Port Ryerse and the Walsingham settlement in 1814. In 1837, Norfolk County was separated from the London District to form Talbot District , and Simcoe was declared to be the district town . At

6534-495: The largest freshwater marina in Canada, MacDonald Turkey Point Marina. All summer long, thousands travel from Turkey Point to Pottahawk Point to party. A thriving boating scene can be found in Port Rowan; where alcoholic beverages can frequently be found on the docks and consumed by boaters over the age of majority. They must be purchased inland either through a local bar or through the government-owned beer store. Great blue heron The great blue heron ( Ardea herodias )

6633-539: The latter predator, many eggs. In exceptional case, a young Harris's hawk ( Parabuteo unicinctus ) killed a subadult great blue heron. Adult herons have few natural predators and are rarely preyed upon due to their large size and sharp beak, but bald eagles ( Haliaeetus leucocephalus ) are known to attack great blue herons at every stage of their lifecycle from in the egg to adulthood. And less frequently, golden eagles ( Aquila chrysaetos ) and great horned owls ( Bubo virginianus ) are known to take adults. There

6732-430: The lower neck are long and plume-like; it also has plumes on the lower back at the start of the breeding season. The bill is dull yellowish, becoming orange briefly at the start of the breeding season, and the lower legs are gray, also becoming orangey at the start of the breeding season. Immature birds are duller in color, with a dull blackish-gray crown, and the flank pattern is only weakly defined; they have no plumes, and

6831-532: The major communities and hamlets that dot the county. The county seat and largest community is Simcoe . Other population centres are Port Dover , Delhi and Waterford . The area of modern-day Norfolk County was a focus for the Princess Point culture ( c.  500 AD – 1000 AD) late in its development. Early Princess Point activity was clustered around the marshy peninsula of Princess Point near Hamilton . The Princess Point people likely were

6930-434: The mid-1960s, Port Rowan was noted for its close proximity to hunting, fishing, and recreation. However, the practicing dentist of that time choose to retire after serving the community since the 1930s. As a result, approximately 6000 people were in dire need of a dentist. In 1970 New Democratic Party MPP Morton Shulman asserted that Port Rowan was the destination of secret meetings of mafia leaders. In 1974, Port Rowan

7029-679: The mills on Lake Erie`s north shore, from the St Clair River to the Grand River , except for the Backhouse mill, and one other. According to Ron Brown, in ″The Lake Erie Shore: Ontario's Forgotten South Coast″, Backhouse`s mill was skipped due to powerful connections within the USA. The South Norfolk Railway reached Port Rowan in 1886. It was acquired by the Canadian National Railway , which operated it until 1965. By

7128-660: The month. The Waterford Lions and Lioness clubs have been organizing the event since 2009. Due to low funding, the fireworks are no longer an event at the Waterford Pumpkin Festival. The usual features of the Pumpkin Festival are a pyramid of 1500 pumpkins, decorated buildings, craft shows, an automobile show, a carnival, live entertainment, and the locally famous Pumpkinbowl football game at Waterford District High School . The Donnybrook Fair in Walsh

7227-465: The most important achievement of recent years in Norfolk has been the introduction of an electric railway service, by which the produce of this rich agricultural region can be speedily transported to urban markets, and which has greatly benefited Norfolk people by the facility with which short distance travelling may now be accomplished. In addition, Norfolk's chief lake port has reaped untold benefit from

7326-721: The nest is abandoned or destroyed, the female may lay a replacement clutch . Reproduction is negatively affected by human disturbance, particularly during the beginning of nesting. Repeated human intrusion into nesting areas often results in nest failure, with abandonment of eggs or chicks. However, Vancouver B.C. Canada's Stanley Park has had a healthy colony for some years right near its main entrance and tennis courts adjacent to English Bay and not far from Lost Lagoon. The park's colony has had as many as 183 nests. The female lays three to six pale blue eggs , which can measure from 50.7 to 76.5 mm (2.00 to 3.01 in) in length and 29 to 50.5 mm (1.14 to 1.99 in) in width, though

7425-468: The new radial service and the prospect for future recognition of Port Dover as Lake Erie's foremost port is very bright, particularly if the latent harbor facilities receive long overdue assistance from the Federal Government. In 1974, the townships of Houghton, North Walsingham, South Walsingham, part of Middleton and the village of Port Rowan amalgamated to form the township of Norfolk. This

7524-465: The population increased. After the town site was surveyed in the late 1700s, the area was called Charlotte Villa and was later renamed Charlotteville. Norfolk County was originally created in July 1792 as a constituency for the purposes of returning a member to the new Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada , and was described as having the following territory: ... to be bounded on the north and east by

7623-604: The ports, towns and villages along Lake Erie, which the municipality promotes as Ontario's Garden . These towns include Port Dover, Turkey Point and Long Point. Fishing is another key attraction for tourist, as well as birding, hiking, camping and cycling. Main festivals include the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show (October), Waterford Pumpkin Festival (October), the Friday the 13th motorcycle rally at Port Dover, and Simcoe Christmas Panorama (December). Agri-tourism

7722-535: The remainder of each day and the night, with eggs left without incubation for about 6 minutes of each hour. The first chick to hatch usually becomes more experienced in food handling and aggressive interactions with siblings, so it often grows more quickly than the other chicks. Both parents feed the young at the nest by regurgitating food. Parent birds have been shown to consume up to four times as much food when they are feeding young chicks (about 4300 kJ/day) than when laying or incubating eggs (about 1200 kJ/day). By

7821-401: The rising cost of goods and services. Although online banking has gained popularity in both urban and rural areas due to its fast and reliable service, none of the small businesses in Port Rowan were equipped to deal with Internet banking and may face significant financial difficulties in the future as a result. The Long Point Country Chamber of Commerce was attempting to attract a credit union in

7920-860: The sea levels rise by 60 metres or 200 feet, Port Rowan would not be affected by flooding. However, it may be affected by droughts as a by-product of the dislocation of available freshwater and may be forced to rely on desalinated salt water piped in from the Eastern United States . Constructing the proper infrastructure to carry the water hundreds of miles away would take considerable manpower along with significant economic costs and an unprecedented level of cooperation from multiple federal, state/provincial, and municipal governments. https://citypopulation.de/en/canada/ontario/_/UA1524__port_rowan/ 42°37′19.5″N 80°26′57.0″W  /  42.622083°N 80.449167°W  / 42.622083; -80.449167 Norfolk County, Ontario Located on

8019-472: The smallest eggs in the above sample may have been considered "runt eggs" too small to produce viable young. Egg weights range from 61 to 80 g (2.2 to 2.8 oz). One brood is raised each year. First broods are laid generally from March to April. Eggs are usually laid at two-day intervals, incubated around 27 days, and hatch asynchronously over a period of several days. Males incubate for about 10.5 hours of each day, while females usually incubate for

8118-825: The social, industrial, and agricultural history of the area through the use of interactive and engaging exhibits. The Eva Brook Donly Museum is a Victorian-period historic house museum that has been featuring displays of local history since it first opened in 1946. Located in downtown Simcoe and operated by Norfolk County, the museum is renowned for its collections of artwork by the late William Edgar Cantelon and Eva Brook Donly. Here, you can see Dr. Troyer's infamous witch trap, Abigail Becker's gold medal presented to her for having rescued stranded sailors in 1854, an original Van Norman stove and much more. The museum also has an extensive archival collection of local genealogical historical material, including photographs, diaries, wills, legal papers, obituaries, maps and more. The archival collection

8217-536: The steamer Atlantic. One notable exhibit commemorated the bicentennial of the burning of Dover Mills, a hamlet burned to the ground by American soldiers in 1814. The Town of Port Dover was later established when the harbour at the mouth of the Lynn River was dredged. The Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum is located in Waterford's best known industrial landmarks "The Pickle Factory". The museum exhibits

8316-664: The summer. In winter, the range extends south through Florida , Mexico , and the Caribbean to far northwestern South America (regular in Colombia and Venezuela, accidental elsewhere in South America). Birds east of the Rocky Mountains in the northern part of their range are migratory and winter in the coastal areas of the Southern United States , Central America, or northern South America. From

8415-417: The time they are 45 days old, the young weigh 86% of the adult's mass. After about 55 days at the northern edge of the range (Alberta) and 80 days at the southern edge of the range (California), young herons take their first flight. They return to the nest to be fed for about another three weeks, following adults back from foraging grounds, and are likely to gradually disperse away from their original nest over

8514-496: The town similar in nature to Tangerine but to no avail. Meanwhile, the well-established banks are removing their presence away from the rural communities of Ontario at a fast pace. Places like Service Ontario and the Backus Heritage Conservation Area are destined to face some form of setbacks as a result of the bank closure and may have to stop operating; leading to an almost-immediate loss of jobs in

8613-524: The traditional sense; they are legally classified as cities. The Townships of Delhi and Norfolk, the Town of Simcoe , and the western half of the City of Nanticoke were amalgamated to form the "Town of Norfolk". Moreover, many smaller communities such as Port Dover and Port Rowan are now in "Norfolk County". The newly formed municipality's first by-law was to change the name to Norfolk County. In January 2005,

8712-594: The water. This species usually breeds in colonies , in trees close to lakes or other wetlands. Adults generally return to the colony site after winter from December (in warmer climes such as California and Florida) to March (in cooler areas such as Canada). Usually, colonies include only great blue herons, though sometimes they nest alongside other species of herons. These groups are called a heronry (a more specific term than " rookery "). The size of these colonies may be large, ranging between five and 500 nests per colony, with an average around 160 nests per colony. A heronry

8811-562: The wetlands are open year-round and are easily accessible to wheelchair users. Port Rowan Lion's Park is also an attractive place to find birds and snakes; with at least 71 species of bird found within the area in 2019 alone. Typical species found there are the Great blue heron , the Herring gull , and the Bonaparte's gull . The Port Rowan LCBO provides a convenient beverage selection for

8910-402: The world, global warming due to human industrial activity has drastically altered the climate of Port Rowan throughout the decades. Port Rowan's first mild winter since Confederation occurred in the year 1975. The warmest summers that Port Rowan has witnessed occurred in 1998, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009 (with the exception of the month of July), 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. Should

9009-406: The world, where their festival stopovers occurred. The band encouraged festival goers to spend their money locally at each stopover. Simcoe and Norfolk were no different, where the tour was estimated to attract as much as $ 10 million in tourism revenues. Norfolk County is also known for its attraction to boaters and fishers. The small village in Norfolk County, Turkey Point, is known for having

9108-602: Was also a major industry, with companies such as Dominion Canners and St. Williams Fruit Preservers. There were a few factories too, in Port Dover and Waterford, while Port Dover was a major fishing centre, with fish shipped not only within Canada but also to the U.S. A report from 1924 also discusses an electric railway that had been introduced "in recent years". This was the Grand River Railway that connected Hespeler, Berlin (later called Kitchener) and Waterloo with connection to Brantford and Port Dover: Probably

9207-447: Was amalgamated with Houghton, North Walsingham, South Walsingham and part of Middleton township to form Norfolk township. In 2001, Norfolk was amalgamated with Simcoe, Delhi and part of Nanticoke to form an enlarged Norfolk. In 2017, Port Rowan was officially named the birdhouse capital of Canada. The majority of Port Rowan's residents between 70–79 years of age as of 2016; meaning that most Port Rowan residents stopped being members of

9306-484: Was created in 1884 on Peel Street after a mechanics' institute was closed and its property donated for the creation of a free public library. The original building was used until 1912, when it was replaced with a new library building constructed as one of the Carnegie libraries . The Lighthouse Festival Theatre Company has produced live theatre at Port Dover's old town hall (under the clock tower) since 1981. The Theatre

9405-412: Was long thought to be a separate species. Birds intermediate between the normal morph and the white morph are known as Würdemann's heron; these birds resemble a "normal" great blue with a white head. The theory that great white herons may be a separate species ( A. occidentalis ) from the great blue heron has again been given some support by David Sibley . The "great white heron" could be confused with

9504-651: Was on the advice of a report by Milt Farrow , a "special advisor" appointed by the Government of Ontario. This political unit existed from 1974 to 2000. On January 1, 2001, Norfolk amalgamated with Delhi, Simcoe and part of Nanticoke to form an enlarged Norfolk. This municipality immediately changed its official name to Norfolk County—and special advisor Milt Farrow later said in published interviews that he should have recommended those names. Since they no longer have townships or other municipal subdivisions below them, both municipalities are not true "county" governments in

9603-500: Was originally one township, but had been split into North and South Walsingham in 1881. Prior to its amalgamation with Haldimand in 1974, Norfolk consisted of eight townships . Although no longer political entities, they are still geographic townships that figure in the legal description of lands for surveying purposes, and their areas are still shown on maps for convenience. By the early 1900s, orchards and canning crops were more typical. A major switch to tobacco began in 1920. By

9702-416: Was succeeded in 2022 by Amy Martin. A transit system was introduced in Norfolk County in 2010. Knowledgepool Collective Intelligence Corp. has invested in Norfolk County bringing technology and innovation companies such as a Data Centre, an Electric Vehicle Charging Manufacturer, and Internet of Things development companies to Norfolk. Which is reviving the area with influx of new investment and advancing

9801-550: Was the home of Robert F. Hill , a film director, screenwriter and actor who worked in Hollywood from the 1910s to the 1960s; specializing in silent films . Port Rowan's earliest known inhabitants, from around the year 1000 until approximately 300–350 years later, were the Algonquin nation. They were noted flint-workers and evidence of the skill in crafting arrowheads is still to be found in open worked field areas surrounding

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