Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Grand Manan - Long Eddy Point (The Whistle)

New Brunswick · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Grand Manan - Long Eddy Point (The Whistle) is a productive birding destination in New Brunswick, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Red-breasted Merganser, Razorbill, and Ring-billed Gull among many others. Boreal and temperate forests host breeding warblers, sparrows, and waterfowl during the productive summer months.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

8/22/2026Grand Manan--NCC Migratory Bird Sanctuary Nature Reserve1 observed

Dovekie

Alle alle

8/22/2026Seal Cove3 observed

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

8/20/2026Dark Harbour, Grand Manan, NB1 observed

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Polioptila caerulea

8/17/2026Busted Plow1 observed

Little Gull

Hydrocoloeus minutus

8/15/2026Head Harbor Passage1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black Guillemot

18/20/2026

American Herring Gull

88/20/2026

Merlin

18/20/2026

Common Raven

28/20/2026

Cedar Waxwing

68/20/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

18/17/2026

Lesser Black-backed Gull

18/17/2026

American Crow

18/17/2026

Razorbill

28/14/2026

Common Murre

78/14/2026

Black-legged Kittiwake

28/14/2026

Great Shearwater

88/14/2026

Bald Eagle

18/14/2026

Broad-winged Hawk

38/14/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

88/14/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

18/14/2026

Cape May Warbler

18/14/2026

Magnolia Warbler

18/14/2026

Blackburnian Warbler

18/14/2026

Black-throated Green Warbler

18/14/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.

  2. 2

    Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.

  3. 3

    Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Grand Manan - Long Eddy Point (The Whistle) for birding?
The best months to visit Grand Manan - Long Eddy Point (The Whistle) for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Grand Manan - Long Eddy Point (The Whistle)?
Notable species at Grand Manan - Long Eddy Point (The Whistle) include Red-breasted Merganser, Razorbill, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, Iceland Gull. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Grand Manan - Long Eddy Point (The Whistle)?
Birding at Grand Manan - Long Eddy Point (The Whistle) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Grand Manan - Long Eddy Point (The Whistle)?
Grand Manan - Long Eddy Point (The Whistle) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.