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

Brewster's Warbler (hybrid)

Vermivora chrysoptera x cyanoptera (F1 hybrid)

5/30/2026Minesing Wetlands--North Simcoe Rail Trail1 observed

Lawrence's Warbler (hybrid)

Vermivora chrysoptera x cyanoptera (F2 backcross)

5/30/2026Minesing Wetlands--North Simcoe Rail Trail1 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

5/30/2026Mono, Mono CA-ON (44.0053,-80.0984)1 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

5/30/20263211 Dobson Rd, Springwater CA-ON 44.39710, -79.759252 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

5/30/2026Barrie--Allandale Station Park1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

5/29/2026Concession 2 South - Snowmobile Trail3 observed

Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

5/29/2026Boyne St Stormwater Pond1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

5/29/2026Sparrow Lane1 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

5/29/2026Sparrow Lane1 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

5/28/2026Marsh Dyke, 10th Line, West Gwillimbury1 observed

American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

5/28/2026Sparrow Lane1 observed

Eurasian Collared-Dove

Streptopelia decaocto

5/26/2026Barrie Waterfront1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

5/26/2026Barrie--Allandale Station Park2 observed

Blue-winged Warbler

Vermivora cyanoptera

5/25/2026756473-756499 2 Line East, Mansfield, Ontario, CA (44.147, -80.098)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

155/29/2026

Mallard

15/29/2026

Chimney Swift

55/29/2026

Killdeer

15/29/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

15/29/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

15/29/2026

Ring-billed Gull

35/29/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

15/29/2026

Turkey Vulture

25/29/2026

Osprey

15/29/2026

Northern Flicker

15/29/2026

Eastern Kingbird

35/29/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

25/29/2026

Blue Jay

35/29/2026

American Crow

35/29/2026

Common Raven

15/29/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

35/29/2026

Bank Swallow

45/29/2026

Tree Swallow

45/29/2026

Barn Swallow

15/29/2026

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.