Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Long Point - Townsite

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Long Point - Townsite is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 244 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Red-winged Blackbird, Rusty Blackbird, and Common Grackle 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

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

4/14/2026East 1/4 Line and Big Creek1 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

4/14/2026Long Point--LPBO Old Cut Field Station1 observed

Black-throated Blue Warbler

Setophaga caerulescens

4/14/2026Port Burwell--Monarch Landing1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/13/2026110 Clubhouse Road, Vittoria, Ontario, CA (42.667, -80.34)1 observed

Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

4/13/2026Long Point--LPBO Old Cut Field Station1 observed

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

4/12/2026Long Point--LPBO Old Cut Field Station1 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

4/11/2026Long Point--Birds Canada Headquarters Property1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Ruddy Duck

14/11/2026

Wild Turkey

24/11/2026

Mourning Dove

34/11/2026

Killdeer

44/11/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

54/11/2026

Common Loon

64/11/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

74/11/2026

Turkey Vulture

84/11/2026

Northern Harrier

104/11/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

124/11/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

134/11/2026

Downy Woodpecker

144/11/2026

Northern Flicker

154/11/2026

American Crow

184/11/2026

Tree Swallow

194/11/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

204/11/2026

Brown Creeper

214/11/2026

European Starling

224/11/2026

Hermit Thrush

234/11/2026

American Goldfinch

244/11/2026

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 - Townsite for birding?
The best months to visit Long Point - Townsite for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Long Point - Townsite?
Notable species at Long Point - Townsite include Red-winged Blackbird, Rusty Blackbird, Common Grackle. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Long Point - Townsite?
Birding at Long Point - Townsite is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Long Point - Townsite?
Long Point - Townsite offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.