Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Long Point - Hastings Drive

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

5/30/2026Long Point--LPBO Old Cut Research Station1 observed

Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

5/30/2026Long Point--Big Creek NWA1 observed

Brewster's Warbler (hybrid)

Vermivora chrysoptera x cyanoptera (F1 hybrid)

5/28/2026St. Williams Conservation Reserve1 observed

White-eyed Vireo

Vireo griseus

5/28/2026Long Point--Breakwater (restricted access)1 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

5/27/2026Long Point--LPBO Old Cut Research Station1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

5/27/2026Long Point--Breakwater (restricted access)1 observed

Chuck-will's-widow

Antrostomus carolinensis

5/27/2026Long Point--Breakwater (restricted access)1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

5/26/2026Long Point--Birds Canada Headquarters Property1 observed

Golden-winged Warbler

Vermivora chrysoptera

5/26/2026St. Williams Conservation Reserve1 observed

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

5/26/2026Long Point--LPBO Old Cut Research Station1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mute Swan

65/26/2026

Mallard

25/26/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

15/26/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

15/26/2026

Sandhill Crane

75/26/2026

Killdeer

35/26/2026

Dunlin

395/26/2026

Least Sandpiper

15/26/2026

Ring-billed Gull

35/26/2026

American Herring Gull

85/26/2026

Forster's Tern

25/26/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

15/26/2026

American Bittern

15/26/2026

Bald Eagle

15/26/2026

Belted Kingfisher

15/26/2026

Willow Flycatcher

15/26/2026

Eastern Phoebe

15/26/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/26/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

25/26/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/26/2026

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 - 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.