Long Point - Hastings Drive

Ontario · Canada

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Habitat

Boreal/TaigaForest

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Long Point - Hastings Drive is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 258 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

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

Canada Goose

247/14/2026

Mourning Dove

47/14/2026

Killdeer

27/14/2026

Ring-billed Gull

207/14/2026

American Herring Gull

307/14/2026

Caspian Tern

87/14/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

27/14/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/14/2026

Turkey Vulture

27/14/2026

Eastern Kingbird

17/14/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

17/14/2026

Bank Swallow

507/14/2026

Tree Swallow

107/14/2026

Purple Martin

107/14/2026

Barn Swallow

47/14/2026

Northern House Wren

27/14/2026

Marsh Wren

17/14/2026

European Starling

67/14/2026

Gray Catbird

17/14/2026

American Robin

47/14/2026

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 Long Point - Hastings Drive for birding?▼

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

What birds can I see at Long Point - Hastings Drive?▼

Notable species at Long Point - Hastings 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 Long Point - Hastings Drive?▼

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

What amenities are available at Long Point - Hastings Drive?▼

Long Point - Hastings Drive offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.