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

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

4/18/2026Morong Cove WMA Fields2 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

4/18/2026Campobello--Mill Cove1 observed

American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

4/17/2026Grand Manan--Castalia Marsh1 observed

Thick-billed Murre

Uria lomvia

4/17/20264km Off Shore1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

4/17/2026Busted Plow1 observed

American Oystercatcher

Haematopus palliatus

4/17/2026Ingalls Head To Cheney island2 observed

Eastern Meadowlark

Sturnella magna

4/17/2026New Airport Access Road & DU ponds1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

4/14/2026Busted Plow1 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

4/9/2026White Head Island--Village & Long Point Road2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Razorbill

304/14/2026

Common Murre

204/14/2026

American Herring Gull

204/14/2026

Red-throated Loon

24/14/2026

Great Cormorant

24/14/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/14/2026

Northern Flicker

24/14/2026

American Crow

24/14/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

24/14/2026

Purple Finch

24/14/2026

Savannah Sparrow

14/14/2026

Song Sparrow

24/14/2026

Palm Warbler

24/14/2026

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.