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

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

5/30/2026Point Pelee NP--Woodland Nature Trail1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

5/30/2026Point Pelee NP--Woodland Nature Trail2 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

5/30/2026Leamington--onion fields between Hillman Marsh and Point Pelee7 observed

Eastern Bluebird

Sialia sialis

5/30/2026Visitor Center1 observed

Cerulean Warbler

Setophaga cerulea

5/30/2026Point Pelee NP* general (use more precise loc.)1 observed

Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

5/29/2026Point Pelee NP* general (use more precise loc.)1 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

5/29/2026Pelee Island--Fish Point Provincial Nature Reserve1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

5/28/2026Point Pelee NP--Sparrow Field1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Killdeer

15/30/2026

Semipalmated Plover

65/30/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

25/30/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

55/30/2026

Osprey

15/30/2026

Eastern Kingbird

35/30/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

25/30/2026

Dunlin

45/30/2026

Least Sandpiper

85/30/2026

Mute Swan

15/30/2026

Black Tern

25/30/2026

Great Blue Heron

35/30/2026

Northern Harrier

15/30/2026

Purple Martin

25/30/2026

Barn Swallow

5/30/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

5/30/2026

Common Grackle

5/30/2026

Common Yellowthroat

25/30/2026

Tree Swallow

125/30/2026

American Robin

25/30/2026

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.