Point Pelee National Park - Tip
Ontario · Canada
Moderate
May-October
C$8.50 adults
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
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor
Redhead
Aythya americana
American Wigeon
Mareca americana
Black Scoter
Melanitta americana
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
Canvasback
Aythya valisineria
Green-winged Teal (American)
Anas crecca
Harlequin Duck
Histrionicus histrionicus
Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
Branta canadensis
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Tundra Swan
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Canada Goose
American Black Duck
Greater Scaup
White-winged Scoter
Common Goldeneye
Common Merganser
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Bald Eagle
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.
- 2
Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.
- 3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.
- 4
Scan the canopy edges at dawn for migrating warblers and other songbirds during spring and fall.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Hillman Marsh Conservation Area
- Wheatley Provincial Park
- Pelee Island