green moss on brown soil

Point Pelee National Park general

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

C$8.50 adults

Hours

Open daily, 6 AM to 10 PM (seasonal variations)

About This Location

Point Pelee National Park general is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 377 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Common Goldeneye, and Killdeer 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

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

7/16/2026Pelee Island--Stone Road Alvar Nature Reserve (ON Nature)2 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

7/15/2026Peanut Centre Nursery1 observed

Little Gull

Hydrocoloeus minutus

7/15/2026Pelee Island--Fish Point Provincial Nature Reserve2 observed

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

7/15/2026Point Pelee NP--DeLaurier Homestead Trail1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

7/12/2026Kingsville--Mettawas Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

17/19/2026

Green Heron

17/19/2026

Eastern Kingbird

17/19/2026

Gray Catbird

17/19/2026

Swamp Sparrow

17/19/2026

Baltimore Oriole

17/19/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

17/19/2026

Common Yellowthroat

17/19/2026

Northern Cardinal

17/19/2026

Wild Turkey

47/19/2026

Mourning Dove

107/19/2026

Killdeer

47/19/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

37/19/2026

Sanderling

37/19/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

207/19/2026

Ring-billed Gull

2507/19/2026

American Herring Gull

2007/19/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

17/19/2026

Caspian Tern

17/19/2026

Black Tern

27/19/2026

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.

  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 Point Pelee National Park general for birding?
The best months to visit Point Pelee National Park general for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Point Pelee National Park general?
Notable species at Point Pelee National Park general include Canada Goose, Common Goldeneye, Killdeer, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, American Woodcock, American Goldfinch, American Black Duck, Tundra Swan, Horned Lark, American Tree Sparrow, Sandhill Crane. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Point Pelee National Park general?
Birding at Point Pelee National Park general is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at Point Pelee National Park general?
The entrance fee at Point Pelee National Park general is C$8.50 adults. Hours: Open daily, 6 AM to 10 PM (seasonal variations).
What amenities are available at Point Pelee National Park general?
Point Pelee National Park general offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.