Coastal birding habitat

Presqu'ile Provincial Park - Gull Island

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Challenging

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Presqu'ile Provincial Park - Gull Island is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Greater Scaup, Mourning Dove, and Ring-billed 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

Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

4/14/2026Front Street Trail3 observed

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

4/14/2026N - Carmel Road12 observed

Brown Thrasher

Toxostoma rufum

4/12/202625 Victoria Rd - Snider Rd dog walk1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

4/8/2026231 Lakeport Road, Alnwick/Haldimand, Ontario, CA (43.975, -77.951)1 observed

Bohemian Waxwing

Bombycilla garrulus

4/8/2026The farm - private property7 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (cismontanus)

Junco hyemalis

4/6/202671 Bayshore Rd, Brighton CA-ON 44.00289, -77.689261 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

4/5/202640 Bayshore Rd, Brighton CA-ON 44.00068, -77.703961 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

4/4/2026Harry Smith CA1 observed

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

4/4/202625 Victoria Rd - Snider Rd dog walk1 observed

Great Egret

Ardea alba

4/3/2026West Consecon Lake--Swan’s Song (Private Property)2 observed

Swamp Sparrow

Melospiza georgiana

4/3/2026Pool Deck, 1776 County Road 19, Prince Edward, Ontario, CA (44.027, -77.523)1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

4/2/2026Moran Rd1 observed

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

4/1/2026County Rd 25-27 flooded field1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Winter Wren

14/15/2026

American Woodcock

64/14/2026

Wilson's Snipe

14/14/2026

Ring-billed Gull

25004/14/2026

American Herring Gull

204/14/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

504/14/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

24/14/2026

Brown Creeper

34/14/2026

American Robin

44/14/2026

Song Sparrow

54/14/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

64/14/2026

Common Grackle

64/14/2026

American Kestrel

14/14/2026

Eastern Meadowlark

44/14/2026

Canada Goose

74/14/2026

Mute Swan

64/14/2026

Mallard

24/14/2026

Ring-necked Duck

124/14/2026

Greater Scaup

34/14/2026

Long-tailed Duck

1254/14/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Presqu'ile Provincial Park - Gull Island for birding?
The best months to visit Presqu'ile Provincial Park - Gull Island for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Presqu'ile Provincial Park - Gull Island?
Notable species at Presqu'ile Provincial Park - Gull Island include Greater Scaup, Mourning Dove, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, Golden-crowned Kinglet. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Presqu'ile Provincial Park - Gull Island?
Birding at Presqu'ile Provincial Park - Gull Island is rated as Challenging. The terrain can be challenging and may require good physical fitness and preparation.
What amenities are available at Presqu'ile Provincial Park - Gull Island?
Presqu'ile Provincial Park - Gull Island offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.