Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Port Burwell Provincial Park

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Port Burwell Provincial Park is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 252 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Rock Pigeon, Mourning Dove, and American Herring Gull 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

Golden-winged x Blue-winged Warbler (hybrid)

Vermivora chrysoptera x cyanoptera

5/31/2026Woodlot on 13th concession 42.767165 -80.5519481 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

5/31/2026Aylmer Sewage Lagoons (restricted access)1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

5/31/2026Aylmer Sewage Lagoons (restricted access)2 observed

Common Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor

5/30/2026Dereham Wetlands CA12 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

5/24/2026337 Hastings Drive, Norfolk, Ontario, CA (42.575, -80.471)1 observed

Connecticut Warbler

Oporornis agilis

5/24/2026Hawk Cliff1 observed

Cerulean Warbler

Setophaga cerulea

5/21/2026Tillsonburg, Tillsonburg CA-ON (42.8249,-80.7450)1 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

5/21/2026Tillsonburg, Tillsonburg CA-ON (42.8249,-80.7450)1 observed

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

5/20/2026Port Rowan Wetland1 observed

Common Loon

Gavia immer

5/20/2026Dereham Wetlands CA1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/19/2026Port Burwell Provincial Park3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

25/29/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

25/29/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

15/29/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/29/2026

Eastern Phoebe

15/29/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

25/29/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/29/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

35/29/2026

Blue Jay

25/29/2026

Common Raven

15/29/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

15/29/2026

Tufted Titmouse

25/29/2026

Bank Swallow

25/29/2026

Barn Swallow

15/29/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

15/29/2026

Northern House Wren

15/29/2026

Carolina Wren

15/29/2026

Gray Catbird

45/29/2026

Wood Thrush

15/29/2026

American Robin

25/29/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.

  2. 2

    Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Port Burwell Provincial Park for birding?
The best months to visit Port Burwell Provincial Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Port Burwell Provincial Park?
Notable species at Port Burwell Provincial Park include Rock Pigeon, Mourning Dove, American Herring Gull, Bald Eagle, Downy Woodpecker. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Port Burwell Provincial Park?
Birding at Port Burwell Provincial Park is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Port Burwell Provincial Park?
Port Burwell Provincial Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.