Wetland birding habitat

Point Petre Provincial Wildlife Area - Point Petre

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Point Petre Provincial Wildlife Area - Point Petre is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 266 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Greater Scaup, Long-tailed Duck, and Ruffed Grouse 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

6/1/2026Flooded Cleared Forest on CR 102 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

6/1/2026Casa South Bay1 observed

Bay-breasted Warbler

Setophaga castanea

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

Philadelphia Vireo

Vireo philadelphicus

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

Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

6/1/2026Point Petre Provincial Wildlife Area--Point Petre1 observed

Gray-cheeked Thrush

Catharus minimus

5/31/2026Prince Edward Point NWA--Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory1 observed

Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

5/31/2026Prince Edward Point NWA--Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory2 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

5/31/2026Traverse Field, Prince Edward County CA-ON2 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

5/31/2026Prince Edward Point NWA--Long Pt Rd. Lookout1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

606/1/2026

American Black Duck

36/1/2026

White-winged Scoter

136/1/2026

Long-tailed Duck

16/1/2026

Common Merganser

16/1/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

126/1/2026

Wild Turkey

16/1/2026

Ruffed Grouse

16/1/2026

Mourning Dove

56/1/2026

Black-billed Cuckoo

16/1/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

16/1/2026

Upland Sandpiper

16/1/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

16/1/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

36/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

506/1/2026

American Herring Gull

146/1/2026

Caspian Tern

16/1/2026

Common Loon

76/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

1406/1/2026

Turkey Vulture

16/1/2026

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 - Point Petre for birding?
The best months to visit Point Petre Provincial Wildlife Area - Point Petre 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 - Point Petre?
Notable species at Point Petre Provincial Wildlife Area - Point Petre include Greater Scaup, Long-tailed Duck, Ruffed Grouse, American Herring Gull, Hairy Woodpecker. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Point Petre Provincial Wildlife Area - Point Petre?
Birding at Point Petre Provincial Wildlife Area - Point Petre is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Point Petre Provincial Wildlife Area - Point Petre?
Point Petre Provincial Wildlife Area - Point Petre offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.