Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Long Point - Concession A

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Long Point - Concession A is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 217 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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

7/20/2026961 West Quarter Line Road, Walsingham, Ontario, CA (42.647, -80.555)1 observed

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

7/19/2026Turkey Point-beach2 observed

Redhead

Aythya americana

7/15/2026Long Point--Birds Canada Headquarters Property1 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

7/15/2026Long Point--Birds Canada Headquarters Property4 observed

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

7/15/2026Long Point--Causeway2 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

7/9/2026Long Point--Causeway1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mute Swan

67/20/2026

Sandhill Crane

27/20/2026

Great Egret

17/20/2026

Mourning Dove

37/20/2026

Black-billed Cuckoo

17/20/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

27/20/2026

American Kestrel

17/20/2026

Eastern Kingbird

17/20/2026

Blue Jay

17/20/2026

Purple Martin

27/20/2026

Eastern Bluebird

17/20/2026

Cedar Waxwing

27/20/2026

American Goldfinch

27/20/2026

Grasshopper Sparrow

27/20/2026

Field Sparrow

37/20/2026

Song Sparrow

47/20/2026

Eastern Towhee

27/20/2026

Common Yellowthroat

27/20/2026

Hooded Warbler

17/20/2026

Chestnut-sided Warbler

17/20/2026

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 Long Point - Concession A for birding?
The best months to visit Long Point - Concession A for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Long Point - Concession A?
Notable species at Long Point - Concession A 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 Long Point - Concession A?
Birding at Long Point - Concession A is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Long Point - Concession A?
Long Point - Concession A offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.