Presqu'ile Provincial Park - Gull Island

Ontario · Canada

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Habitat

Coastal

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

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

Greater Scaup Mourning Dove Ring-billed Gull American Herring Gull Golden-crowned Kinglet

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

6/1/2026Farm Pasture1 observed

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

5/31/2026Presqu'ile Provincial Park--Beaches 1 to 32 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

5/31/2026Presqu'ile Provincial Park--Lighthouse1 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

5/31/2026Presqu'ile Provincial Park--Beaches 1 to 32 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

5/31/2026Large Tooth/Hog Nose Loop (44.103, -78.06)1 observed

Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

5/30/2026576 Barcovan Beach Road, Carrying Place, Ontario, CA (44.02, -77.64)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

165/25/2026

Mute Swan

25/25/2026

Gadwall

25/25/2026

Mallard

35/25/2026

Killdeer

15/25/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

15/25/2026

Dunlin

165/25/2026

Least Sandpiper

125/25/2026

Ring-billed Gull

5/25/2026

American Herring Gull

5/25/2026

Caspian Tern

15/25/2026

Common Tern

1505/25/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

5/25/2026

Song Sparrow

25/25/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

15/25/2026

Brant

15/22/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

85/22/2026

Black-bellied Plover

15/22/2026

Great Egret

15/22/2026

Barn Swallow

15/22/2026

Birding Tips

1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

Visitor Center

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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.