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Long Point - Tip

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

Free (boat access required)

Hours

Open year-round

About This Location

Long Point - Tip is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 345 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Killdeer

67/17/2026

Semipalmated Plover

37/17/2026

Piping Plover

17/17/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

117/17/2026

Sanderling

167/17/2026

Least Sandpiper

107/17/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

217/17/2026

Ring-billed Gull

2007/17/2026

American Herring Gull

357/17/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

27/17/2026

Caspian Tern

97/17/2026

Common Tern

427/17/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

67/17/2026

Great Blue Heron

27/17/2026

Bald Eagle

17/17/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

17/17/2026

Eastern Kingbird

27/17/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

17/17/2026

Bank Swallow

67/17/2026

Tree Swallow

187/17/2026

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.

  4. 4

    Scan the canopy edges at dawn for migrating warblers and other songbirds during spring and fall.

  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 - Tip for birding?
The best months to visit Long Point - Tip for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Long Point - Tip?
Notable species at Long Point - Tip 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 - Tip?
Birding at Long Point - Tip is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at Long Point - Tip?
The entrance fee at Long Point - Tip is Free (boat access required). Hours: Open year-round.
What amenities are available at Long Point - Tip?
Long Point - Tip offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.