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Birding in Newfoundland and Labrador

Explore 7 birding hotspots across coastal, boreal/taiga, forest habitats in the Newfoundland and Labrador.

7

Locations

24+

Notable Species

3

Habitat Types

3

Peak Seasons

Complete Newfoundland and Labrador Birding Guide

Top locations, species, seasonal tips, and more

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Birding Locations in Newfoundland and Labrador

Sea cliffs and seabird colony at Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve

Newfoundland and Labrador

Easy

Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve

Newfoundland's most accessible seabird colony with 24,000+ gannets on dramatic sea cliffs.

CoastalSummer
Coastal birding habitat

Newfoundland and Labrador

Moderate

Forteau - English Pt and Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Newfoundland and Labrador with 203 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Newfoundland and Labrador

Moderate

National Lakeshore - Cape Race

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Newfoundland and Labrador with 225 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Newfoundland and Labrador

Moderate

National Lakeshore - Cape Spear

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Newfoundland and Labrador with 224 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

Newfoundland and Labrador

Moderate

National Lakeshore - Portugal Cove South

Coastal birding hotspot in Newfoundland and Labrador with 205 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

Newfoundland and Labrador

Moderate

Renews - beach & bay

Coastal birding hotspot in Newfoundland and Labrador with 217 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

Newfoundland and Labrador

Moderate

Trepassey - Main townsite and Lower Coast

Coastal birding hotspot in Newfoundland and Labrador with 207 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer

Notable Species

Key species found across birding locations in Newfoundland and Labrador:

Northern GannetCommon MurreBlack-legged KittiwakeRazorbillThick-billed MurreEvening GrosbeakAmerican Black DuckDowny WoodpeckerRed-breasted NuthatchCanada JayCommon EiderHarlequin DuckWhite-winged ScoterLong-tailed DuckRed-breasted MerganserPurple SandpiperBlack GuillemotAmerican Herring GullNorthern Saw-whet OwlGreen-winged Teal

Habitats & Best Seasons

Habitat Types:

CoastalBoreal/TaigaForest

Best Seasons:

SpringSummerFall

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots in Newfoundland and Labrador?▼
The top birding locations in Newfoundland and Labrador include Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve, Forteau - English Pt and Beach, National Lakeshore - Cape Race, National Lakeshore - Cape Spear, National Lakeshore - Portugal Cove South, Renews - beach & bay, Trepassey - Main townsite and Lower Coast. Each offers unique habitats and species.
When is the best time to go birding in Newfoundland and Labrador?▼
The best seasons for birding in Newfoundland and Labrador are Spring and Summer and Fall. Spring migration brings diverse species through the area.
What birds can I see in Newfoundland and Labrador?▼
Notable species in Newfoundland and Labrador include Northern Gannet, Common Murre, Black-legged Kittiwake, Razorbill, Thick-billed Murre, Evening Grosbeak, American Black Duck, Downy Woodpecker, and more. The province supports coastal, boreal/taiga, forest habitats.

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