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Rondeau Provincial Park

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

C$14.50 per vehicle

Hours

Open daily, 8 AM to dark

About This Location

Rondeau Provincial Park is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 337 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, and Pileated Woodpecker 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

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

6/2/2026Blenheim Sewage Lagoons (Restricted Access)3 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

6/2/2026Rondeau PP--South Beach1 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

6/2/2026Rondeau PP--South Point Trail West1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

6/2/2026Rondeau PP--South Point Trail West1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

6/1/2026McArthur1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

6/1/2026Rondeau PP--Beach (Access 1-9)1 observed

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

5/31/2026Myslik Nature Preserve1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

5/31/2026Rondeau Provincial Park* general (use more precise loc.)1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

5/31/2026Rondeau Provincial Park* general (use more precise loc.)1 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

5/30/2026Blenheim Sewage Lagoons (Restricted Access)1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

5/29/2026McArthur1 observed

Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

5/29/2026McArthur1 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

5/28/2026Erieau Marsh Trail2 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

5/28/2026Keith McLean Conservation Lands1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

426/2/2026

Mute Swan

126/2/2026

Mallard

86/2/2026

Long-tailed Duck

16/2/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

56/2/2026

Mourning Dove

76/2/2026

Common Gallinule

16/2/2026

Killdeer

116/2/2026

Semipalmated Plover

16/2/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

26/2/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

26/2/2026

Dunlin

56/2/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

166/2/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

1436/2/2026

Ring-billed Gull

26/2/2026

American Herring Gull

116/2/2026

Caspian Tern

16/2/2026

Common Tern

166/2/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

66/2/2026

Great Egret

16/2/2026

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.

  4. 4

    Scan the canopy edges at dawn for migrating warblers and other songbirds during spring and fall.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Rondeau Provincial Park for birding?
The best months to visit Rondeau Provincial Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Rondeau Provincial Park?
Notable species at Rondeau Provincial Park include Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker, Blue Jay, American Crow, Great Blue Heron, Mourning Dove, Ring-billed Gull, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Red-breasted Nuthatch, American Tree Sparrow, Dark-eyed Junco. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Rondeau Provincial Park?
Birding at Rondeau Provincial Park is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at Rondeau Provincial Park?
The entrance fee at Rondeau Provincial Park is C$14.50 per vehicle. Hours: Open daily, 8 AM to dark.
What amenities are available at Rondeau Provincial Park?
Rondeau Provincial Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.