Wetland birding habitat

Point Petre Provincial Wildlife Area - Charwell Point

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Point Petre Provincial Wildlife Area - Charwell Point is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 246 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

7/13/2026PEC - CR10 New Dugout Wetland1 observed

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

7/10/20263191 County Road 10, Prince Edward County CA-ON (43.9293,-77.0860)1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

7/10/2026Prince Edward Point NWA--Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory2 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

7/8/2026Prince Edward Point NWA--Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory2 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

7/7/2026PEC - Gull Bar1 observed

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

7/7/2026Swetman Island6 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

7/2/2026642 Elmbrook Road1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Trumpeter Swan

47/13/2026

Wood Duck

107/13/2026

Mallard

157/13/2026

Common Merganser

107/13/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

77/13/2026

Mourning Dove

27/13/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

27/13/2026

Ring-billed Gull

107/13/2026

American Herring Gull

87/13/2026

Caspian Tern

17/13/2026

Common Tern

37/13/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

17/13/2026

Common Loon

17/13/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

407/13/2026

Great Blue Heron

27/13/2026

Northern Harrier

17/13/2026

Belted Kingfisher

17/13/2026

Northern Flicker

17/13/2026

Willow Flycatcher

17/13/2026

Eastern Kingbird

27/13/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  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 Petre Provincial Wildlife Area - Charwell Point for birding?
The best months to visit Point Petre Provincial Wildlife Area - Charwell Point for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Point Petre Provincial Wildlife Area - Charwell Point?
Notable species at Point Petre Provincial Wildlife Area - Charwell Point include Great Blue Heron, Red-winged Blackbird, Mallard, Green Heron, Virginia Rail. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Point Petre Provincial Wildlife Area - Charwell Point?
Birding at Point Petre Provincial Wildlife Area - Charwell Point is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Point Petre Provincial Wildlife Area - Charwell Point?
Point Petre Provincial Wildlife Area - Charwell Point offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.