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Long Point - LPBO Old Cut Field Station

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Grassland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open during banding operations

About This Location

Long Point - LPBO Old Cut Field Station is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 295 species recorded on eBird. This grassland habitat attracts Downy Woodpecker, European Starling, and House Sparrow 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

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

4/17/2026Long Point--LPBO Old Cut Field Station1 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

4/17/2026Long Point--LPBO Old Cut Field Station1 observed

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

4/17/2026Long Point--Crown Marsh Trail2 observed

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Polioptila caerulea

4/17/2026Long Point--'New' Provincial Park1 observed

Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

4/17/2026Long Point--Tip1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/17/2026Long Point--Breakwater (restricted access)1 observed

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

4/17/2026Long Point--LPBO Old Cut Field Station1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

64/17/2026

Mute Swan

24/17/2026

Killdeer

24/17/2026

Forster's Tern

24/17/2026

Common Loon

14/17/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

184/17/2026

Great Blue Heron

24/17/2026

Turkey Vulture

104/17/2026

Bald Eagle

24/17/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

34/17/2026

Northern Flicker

24/17/2026

Eastern Phoebe

14/17/2026

American Crow

24/17/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

54/17/2026

Tree Swallow

254/17/2026

Purple Martin

124/17/2026

Barn Swallow

14/17/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

204/17/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

64/17/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

14/17/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.

  2. 2

    Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.

  3. 3

    Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

  4. 4

    Peak spring migration runs mid-May in this region — plan visits around this window for maximum species diversity.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Long Point - LPBO Old Cut Field Station for birding?
The best months to visit Long Point - LPBO Old Cut Field Station for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Long Point - LPBO Old Cut Field Station?
Notable species at Long Point - LPBO Old Cut Field Station include Downy Woodpecker, European Starling, House Sparrow, House Finch, American Goldfinch, Tundra Swan, Trumpeter Swan, Killdeer, Horned Lark, American Tree Sparrow, Red-winged Blackbird, Common Grackle. The area supports grassland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Long Point - LPBO Old Cut Field Station?
Birding at Long Point - LPBO Old Cut Field Station is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at Long Point - LPBO Old Cut Field Station?
There is no entrance fee at Long Point - LPBO Old Cut Field Station. Hours: Open during banding operations.
What amenities are available at Long Point - LPBO Old Cut Field Station?
Long Point - LPBO Old Cut Field Station offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.