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Point Pelee National Park - Tip

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

C$8.50 adults

Hours

Open daily (shuttle to tip during peak season)

About This Location

Point Pelee National Park - Tip is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 340 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Tundra Swan, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, and Canada Goose 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

Bonaparte's Gull

1007/14/2026

Ring-billed Gull

77/10/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

27/10/2026

Eastern Kingbird

27/10/2026

Tree Swallow

167/10/2026

Barn Swallow

147/10/2026

American Robin

27/10/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

107/10/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

47/10/2026

Common Grackle

57/10/2026

Mourning Dove

27/10/2026

Virginia Rail

17/10/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

27/10/2026

Least Sandpiper

17/10/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

17/10/2026

American Herring Gull

227/10/2026

Caspian Tern

17/10/2026

Forster's Tern

27/10/2026

Common Tern

97/10/2026

Great Blue Heron

27/10/2026

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