Presqu'ile Provincial Park - Lighthouse

Ontario · Canada

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Habitat

Boreal/TaigaForest

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Presqu'ile Provincial Park - Lighthouse is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 247 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Greater Scaup, and White-winged Scoter 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

Canada Goose Greater Scaup White-winged Scoter Long-tailed Duck Bufflehead

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

Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

6/1/2026Belleville--Panter Park along Moira R.1 observed

Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

6/1/2026Potter's Creek CA1 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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

16/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

36/1/2026

Great Egret

16/1/2026

Osprey

16/1/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

16/1/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

26/1/2026

Purple Martin

86/1/2026

Northern House Wren

16/1/2026

Gray Catbird

36/1/2026

American Robin

36/1/2026

American Goldfinch

26/1/2026

Field Sparrow

16/1/2026

Song Sparrow

26/1/2026

Baltimore Oriole

26/1/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

26/1/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

26/1/2026

Common Grackle

26/1/2026

American Redstart

26/1/2026

Blackburnian Warbler

16/1/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

26/1/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.
2
Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.
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 - Lighthouse for birding?▼

The best months to visit Presqu'ile Provincial Park - Lighthouse for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Presqu'ile Provincial Park - Lighthouse?▼

Notable species at Presqu'ile Provincial Park - Lighthouse include Canada Goose, Greater Scaup, White-winged Scoter, Long-tailed Duck, Bufflehead. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.

How difficult is birding at Presqu'ile Provincial Park - Lighthouse?▼

Birding at Presqu'ile Provincial Park - Lighthouse is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Presqu'ile Provincial Park - Lighthouse?▼

Presqu'ile Provincial Park - Lighthouse offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.