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Birding Near Point Pelee, ON

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Ontario · Canada

30

Locations

62+

Species

7

Habitats

3

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Birding Locations Near Point Pelee

Carolinian forest at Point Pelee National Park during spring migration

Ontario

< 1 mi away

Easy

Point Pelee National Park

Canada's premier migration hotspot with 390+ species on a Lake Erie peninsula.

ForestWetlandCoastalSpringFall
green moss on brown soil

Ontario

< 1 mi away

Moderate

Point Pelee National Park general

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 377 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Wetland birding habitat

Ontario

< 1 mi away

Moderate

Point Pelee National Park - Marsh Boardwalk

Wetland birding hotspot in Ontario with 251 recorded species.

WetlandSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

< 1 mi away

Moderate

Point Pelee National Park - DeLaurier Homestead Trail

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 252 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

1.8 mi away

Moderate

Leamington - Mersea Rd E and PPNP north dyke

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 249 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

Ontario

2.1 mi away

Moderate

Point Pelee National Park - West Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Ontario with 251 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

2.2 mi away

Moderate

Point Pelee National Park - Visitor Centre

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 288 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Forest birding habitat

Ontario

2.4 mi away

Moderate

Point Pelee National Park - Woodland Nature Trail

Forest birding hotspot in Ontario with 255 recorded species.

ForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

3.2 mi away

Moderate

Leamington - Point Pelee Drive

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 236 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Wetland birding habitat

Ontario

3.3 mi away

Moderate

Leamington - onion fields between Hillman Marsh and Point Pelee

Wetland birding hotspot in Ontario with 276 recorded species.

WetlandSpringSummer
a blue bird is sitting on a branch in the water

Ontario

3.5 mi away

Moderate

Point Pelee National Park - Tip

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 340 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Wetland birding habitat

Ontario

4.8 mi away

Moderate

Hillman Marsh CA - East Beach Rd access

Wetland birding hotspot in Ontario with 239 recorded species.

WetlandCoastalSpringSummer
Hartebeespoort Dam/Lake North West of Johannesburg, surrounded by the Magaliesberg Mountain range.

Ontario

5.3 mi away

Moderate

Hillman Marsh CA

Wetland birding hotspot in Ontario with 311 recorded species.

WetlandSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

6.1 mi away

Moderate

Mersea Rd 21 fields

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 244 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Urban Park birding habitat

Ontario

6.4 mi away

Easy

Leamington - Seacliff Park and Leamington Marina

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ontario with 232 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

7.5 mi away

Moderate

Wheatley - Harbour (Chatham-Kent side)

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 226 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

9.3 mi away

Moderate

Wheatley Provincial Park

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 260 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

Ontario

11.4 mi away

Challenging

Pelee Island - Lighthouse Point Provincial Nature Reserve

Coastal birding hotspot in Ontario with 218 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

11.9 mi away

Moderate

Zion Rd south of County Rd 3

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 232 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

Ontario

14.9 mi away

Challenging

Pelee Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Ontario with 292 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

Ontario

18.0 mi away

Challenging

Pelee Island - Fish Point Provincial Nature Reserve

Coastal birding hotspot in Ontario with 260 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

21.8 mi away

Moderate

Essex Sewage Lagoons (western)

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 225 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

Ontario

23.8 mi away

Moderate

Tremblay Beach CA

Coastal birding hotspot in Ontario with 211 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

Ohio

26.5 mi away

Challenging

Kelleys Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Ohio with 250 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Ontario

26.8 mi away

Moderate

Lake Saint Clair - Bradley's Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in Ontario with 227 recorded species.

WetlandLakeSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

Ontario

27.3 mi away

Moderate

Holiday Beach CA

Coastal birding hotspot in Ontario with 289 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Wetland birding habitat

Ontario

29.1 mi away

Moderate

Saint Clair National Wildlife Area Saint Clair Unit

Wetland birding hotspot in Ontario with 249 recorded species.

WetlandSpringSummer
River/Riparian birding habitat

Ontario

32.5 mi away

Moderate

Windsor - Little River Corridor

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Ontario with 220 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

Ohio

32.6 mi away

Easy

East Harbor State Park

Coastal birding hotspot in Ohio with 257 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Ohio

34.0 mi away

Moderate

Meadowbrook Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in Ohio with 218 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall

Top Species Near Point Pelee

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Prothonotary WarblerYellow-breasted ChatBlue-gray GnatcatcherOrchard OrioleRed-bellied WoodpeckerCanada GooseCommon GoldeneyeKilldeerRing-billed GullAmerican Herring GullAmerican WoodcockAmerican GoldfinchAmerican Black DuckTundra SwanHorned LarkAmerican Tree SparrowSandhill CraneNorthern HarrierBald EagleMute SwanTrumpeter SwanNorthern CardinalTurkey VultureMourning DoveEuropean Starling+37 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Forest13 locations
Boreal/Taiga11 locations
Coastal10 locations
Wetland8 locations
Urban Park1 location
Lake1 location
River/Riparian1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Summer26 locations
Fall30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Point Pelee, ON?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Point Pelee include Point Pelee National Park, Point Pelee National Park general, Point Pelee National Park - Marsh Boardwalk, Point Pelee National Park - DeLaurier Homestead Trail, Leamington - Mersea Rd E and PPNP north dyke. These spots offer forest, wetland, coastal habitats.
What birds can I see near Point Pelee?▼
Birders near Point Pelee can spot species including Prothonotary Warbler, Yellow-breasted Chat, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Orchard Oriole, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Canada Goose, Common Goldeneye, Killdeer. The area's 7 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Point Pelee?▼
The best seasons for birding near Point Pelee are Spring and Summer and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Point Pelee?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Point Pelee, ON, ranging from 0.1 to 34.0 miles from the city center.

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