Forest birding habitat

Point Pelee National Park - Woodland Nature Trail

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Forest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Point Pelee National Park - Woodland Nature Trail is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 255 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Downy Woodpecker, and Northern Flicker 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

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

7/22/2026Point Pelee NP* general (use more precise loc.)2 observed

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

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

7/12/2026Kingsville--Mettawas Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wild Turkey

27/11/2026

Mourning Dove

87/11/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

17/11/2026

Black Tern

17/11/2026

Downy Woodpecker

47/11/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

37/11/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

27/11/2026

Eastern Kingbird

37/11/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

57/11/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

17/11/2026

Blue Jay

27/11/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

27/11/2026

Tree Swallow

537/11/2026

Barn Swallow

27/11/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

17/11/2026

Northern House Wren

57/11/2026

Carolina Wren

17/11/2026

European Starling

17/11/2026

Gray Catbird

37/11/2026

American Robin

107/11/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Point Pelee National Park - Woodland Nature Trail for birding?
The best months to visit Point Pelee National Park - Woodland Nature Trail for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Point Pelee National Park - Woodland Nature Trail?
Notable species at Point Pelee National Park - Woodland Nature Trail include Canada Goose, Downy Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, American Crow, Carolina Wren. The area supports forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Point Pelee National Park - Woodland Nature Trail?
Birding at Point Pelee National Park - Woodland Nature Trail is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Point Pelee National Park - Woodland Nature Trail?
Point Pelee National Park - Woodland Nature Trail offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.