Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

National Lakeshore - Cape Race

Newfoundland and Labrador · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

National Lakeshore - Cape Race is a productive birding destination in Newfoundland and Labrador, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Common Eider, Harlequin Duck, and White-winged Scoter 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

Surf Scoter

Melanitta perspicillata

8/23/2026Trepassey--Powles Head5 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

8/23/2026Trepassey--Powles Head10 observed

Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

8/23/2026NL--Biscay Bay1 observed

Prairie Warbler

Setophaga discolor

8/18/2026Cape Race Rd--Thimble cove1 observed

Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

8/18/2026Trepassey--Main townsite and Lower Coast3 observed

Common Ringed Plover

Charadrius hiaticula

8/16/2026NL--Chance Cove PP1 observed

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

8/13/2026Bristol Cove Trail1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Plover

28/21/2026

Semipalmated Plover

58/21/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

68/21/2026

White-rumped Sandpiper

68/21/2026

Black-legged Kittiwake

18/21/2026

Common Tern

18/21/2026

Savannah Sparrow

28/21/2026

Hudsonian Whimbrel

18/21/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

18/21/2026

White-throated Sparrow

18/21/2026

Common Yellowthroat

28/21/2026

Merlin

18/21/2026

Blackpoll Warbler

18/21/2026

Willow Ptarmigan

18/21/2026

Northern Waterthrush

18/21/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

18/18/2026

Northern Harrier

18/18/2026

Swamp Sparrow

18/18/2026

Prairie Warbler

18/18/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

38/18/2026

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 National Lakeshore - Cape Race for birding?
The best months to visit National Lakeshore - Cape Race for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at National Lakeshore - Cape Race?
Notable species at National Lakeshore - Cape Race include Common Eider, Harlequin Duck, White-winged Scoter, Long-tailed Duck, Red-breasted Merganser. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at National Lakeshore - Cape Race?
Birding at National Lakeshore - Cape Race is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at National Lakeshore - Cape Race?
National Lakeshore - Cape Race offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.