Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Earl Rowe Provincial Park

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Earl Rowe Provincial Park is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Mallard, American Crow, and Common Raven 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

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

7/20/2026Bruce Trial - Primrose Side Loop1 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

7/19/2026Hampton Inn2 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

7/19/2026Auto selected 44.18297, -80.128501 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

7/11/2026New Lowell CA1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

7/10/2026Concession 2 South - Snowmobile Trail4 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

2007/20/2026

Mallard

87/20/2026

Green-winged Teal

17/20/2026

Killdeer

27/20/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

17/20/2026

Ring-billed Gull

407/20/2026

Caspian Tern

17/20/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

17/20/2026

Green Heron

27/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

27/20/2026

Turkey Vulture

27/20/2026

Belted Kingfisher

27/20/2026

Eastern Kingbird

67/20/2026

Blue Jay

37/20/2026

American Crow

37/20/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

257/20/2026

Northern House Wren

17/20/2026

Gray Catbird

27/20/2026

American Robin

57/20/2026

Cedar Waxwing

87/20/2026

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 Earl Rowe Provincial Park for birding?
The best months to visit Earl Rowe Provincial Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Earl Rowe Provincial Park?
Notable species at Earl Rowe Provincial Park include Mallard, American Crow, Common Raven, Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Earl Rowe Provincial Park?
Birding at Earl Rowe Provincial Park is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Earl Rowe Provincial Park?
Earl Rowe Provincial Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.