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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

Golden-winged x Blue-winged Warbler (hybrid)

Vermivora chrysoptera x cyanoptera

5/31/2026Woodlot on 13th concession 42.767165 -80.5519481 observed

Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

5/31/2026Long Point--LPBO Old Cut Research Station1 observed

Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

5/31/2026Long Point--Tip1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

5/31/2026Estacion De Monitoreo Turkey Point, Ontario, CA (42.547, -80.057)1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

5/30/2026Long Point--Tip1 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

5/30/2026Long Point--Tip19 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

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

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica

5/28/2026Estacion De Monitoreo Turkey Point, Ontario, CA (42.547, -80.057)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

26/1/2026

Mallard

26/1/2026

Mourning Dove

186/1/2026

Killdeer

16/1/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

16/1/2026

Green Heron

26/1/2026

Bald Eagle

26/1/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/1/2026

Northern Flicker

16/1/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

26/1/2026

Alder Flycatcher

16/1/2026

Willow Flycatcher

16/1/2026

Least Flycatcher

16/1/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

16/1/2026

Eastern Kingbird

36/1/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

36/1/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

56/1/2026

American Crow

36/1/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

46/1/2026

Tree Swallow

656/1/2026

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.