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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

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

Sanderling

Calidris alba

7/17/2026Long Point--Tip16 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

7/17/2026Long Point--Tip3 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

17/18/2026

Mute Swan

17/18/2026

Mourning Dove

17/18/2026

Great Egret

17/18/2026

Tree Swallow

17/18/2026

Purple Martin

17/18/2026

American Robin

17/18/2026

House Sparrow

17/18/2026

House Finch

17/18/2026

Chipping Sparrow

17/18/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

17/18/2026

Common Grackle

17/18/2026

Northern House Wren

107/16/2026

Turkey Vulture

27/14/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/14/2026

Northern Flicker

17/14/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

27/14/2026

Eastern Kingbird

17/14/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

17/14/2026

American Crow

27/14/2026

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.