Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Long Point - 'New' Provincial Park

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Long Point - 'New' Provincial Park is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 300 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Great Blue Heron, Bald Eagle, and Black-capped Chickadee 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

Mourning Dove

27/19/2026

Killdeer

17/19/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

17/19/2026

Ring-billed Gull

907/19/2026

American Herring Gull

27/19/2026

Caspian Tern

27/19/2026

Turkey Vulture

17/19/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/19/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

37/19/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/19/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

47/19/2026

Blue Jay

37/19/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

47/19/2026

Bank Swallow

207/19/2026

Tree Swallow

507/19/2026

Purple Martin

607/19/2026

Barn Swallow

207/19/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

17/19/2026

Northern House Wren

87/19/2026

Carolina Wren

17/19/2026

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 - 'New' Provincial Park for birding?
The best months to visit Long Point - 'New' Provincial Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Long Point - 'New' Provincial Park?
Notable species at Long Point - 'New' Provincial Park include Great Blue Heron, Bald Eagle, Black-capped Chickadee, Golden-crowned Kinglet, American Robin. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Long Point - 'New' Provincial Park?
Birding at Long Point - 'New' Provincial Park is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Long Point - 'New' Provincial Park?
Long Point - 'New' Provincial Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.