Leamington - Point Pelee Drive

Ontario · Canada

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Habitat

Boreal/TaigaForest

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Leamington - Point Pelee Drive is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 236 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Boreal Chickadee Spruce Grouse Gray Jay Black-backed Woodpecker White-winged Crossbill

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

7/16/2026Pelee Island--Stone Road Alvar Nature Reserve (ON Nature)2 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

7/15/2026Peanut Centre Nursery1 observed

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

7/15/2026Point Pelee NP--DeLaurier Homestead Trail1 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

7/12/2026Essex Sewage Lagoons (eastern)1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

7/12/2026Kingsville--Mettawas Park1 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

7/11/2026Essex Sewage Lagoons (eastern)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Spotted Sandpiper

17/20/2026

Tree Swallow

37/20/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

17/20/2026

Common Grackle

37/20/2026

American Herring Gull

27/20/2026

Forster's Tern

37/20/2026

Mourning Dove

17/20/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

17/20/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/20/2026

Blue Jay

17/20/2026

Northern House Wren

27/20/2026

American Robin

67/20/2026

House Sparrow

17/20/2026

American Goldfinch

77/20/2026

Northern Cardinal

27/20/2026

Indigo Bunting

17/20/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

17/20/2026

Trumpeter Swan

17/20/2026

Mallard

37/20/2026

Killdeer

17/20/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.
2
Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.
3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Leamington - Point Pelee Drive for birding?▼

The best months to visit Leamington - Point Pelee Drive for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Leamington - Point Pelee Drive?▼

Notable species at Leamington - Point Pelee Drive include Boreal Chickadee, Spruce Grouse, Gray Jay, Black-backed Woodpecker, White-winged Crossbill. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.

How difficult is birding at Leamington - Point Pelee Drive?▼

Birding at Leamington - Point Pelee Drive is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Leamington - Point Pelee Drive?▼

Leamington - Point Pelee Drive offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.