Coastal birding habitat

Pelee Island - Lighthouse Point Provincial Nature Reserve

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Challenging

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Pelee Island - Lighthouse Point Provincial Nature Reserve is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This coastal 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

Loading map...

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

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

6/2/2026Pelee Island--Fish Point Provincial Nature Reserve1 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

6/2/2026Pelee Island--Fish Point Provincial Nature Reserve6 observed

Eastern Whip-poor-will

Antrostomus vociferus

6/1/2026Point Pelee NP--DeLaurier Homestead Trail1 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

6/1/2026Point Pelee NP--Redbud Footpath1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

5/31/2026Point Pelee NP--The Dunes1 observed

Cerulean Warbler

Setophaga cerulea

5/31/2026Point Pelee NP--The Dunes1 observed

Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

5/31/2026Point Pelee NP--The Dunes1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

5/31/2026Point Pelee NP* general (use more precise loc.)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Trumpeter Swan

15/30/2026

Mallard

15/30/2026

American Herring Gull

15/30/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

25/30/2026

Green Heron

15/30/2026

Bald Eagle

25/30/2026

Eastern Kingbird

25/30/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/30/2026

Blue Jay

15/30/2026

Tree Swallow

65/30/2026

Barn Swallow

25/30/2026

Cedar Waxwing

35/30/2026

Baltimore Oriole

15/30/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

85/30/2026

Common Grackle

35/30/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

15/30/2026

Northern Cardinal

25/30/2026

Mourning Dove

15/29/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

15/29/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

25/29/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Pelee Island - Lighthouse Point Provincial Nature Reserve for birding?
The best months to visit Pelee Island - Lighthouse Point Provincial Nature Reserve for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Pelee Island - Lighthouse Point Provincial Nature Reserve?
Notable species at Pelee Island - Lighthouse Point Provincial Nature Reserve include Sanderling, Brown Pelican, Osprey, Royal Tern, Willet. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Pelee Island - Lighthouse Point Provincial Nature Reserve?
Birding at Pelee Island - Lighthouse Point Provincial Nature Reserve is rated as Challenging. The terrain can be challenging and may require good physical fitness and preparation.
What amenities are available at Pelee Island - Lighthouse Point Provincial Nature Reserve?
Pelee Island - Lighthouse Point Provincial Nature Reserve offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.