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

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

6/2/2026Hwy 10 Waterbird Ponds2 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

6/2/2026642 Elmbrook Road1 observed

Gray-cheeked Thrush

Catharus minimus

6/2/2026Beaver Meadow WMA1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

6/2/2026Prince Edward Point NWA (general location)2 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

6/2/2026Prince Edward Point NWA (general location)1 observed

Philadelphia Vireo

Vireo philadelphicus

6/2/2026Prince Edward Point NWA (general location)4 observed

Bay-breasted Warbler

Setophaga castanea

6/2/2026Prince Edward Point NWA (general location)2 observed

Swainson's Thrush (Olive-backed)

Catharus ustulatus

6/2/2026Prince Edward Point NWA (general location)2 observed

Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

6/2/2026Prince Edward Point NWA (general location)1 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

6/2/2026Point Petre Provincial Wildlife Area--Charwell Point1 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

6/1/2026Casa South Bay1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

6/1/2026Prince Edward Point NWA (general location)1 observed

Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

6/1/2026Prince Edward Point NWA (general location)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

246/2/2026

Mute Swan

16/2/2026

Trumpeter Swan

16/2/2026

Wood Duck

26/2/2026

Mallard

36/2/2026

White-winged Scoter

36/2/2026

Common Merganser

16/2/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

206/2/2026

Ruffed Grouse

26/2/2026

Mourning Dove

46/2/2026

Black-billed Cuckoo

16/2/2026

Eastern Whip-poor-will

36/2/2026

Killdeer

26/2/2026

Semipalmated Plover

16/2/2026

American Woodcock

16/2/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

26/2/2026

Red Knot

16/2/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

136/2/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

136/2/2026

Ring-billed Gull

506/2/2026

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.