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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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)

Junco hyemalis

4/14/2026Home1 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

4/13/2026Rondeau PP--Bennett Ave1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/13/2026Rondeau PP--Tulip Tree Trail1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

24/14/2026

Lesser Scaup

104/14/2026

White-winged Scoter

134/14/2026

Long-tailed Duck

504/14/2026

Bufflehead

84/14/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

114/14/2026

Mourning Dove

124/14/2026

Killdeer

44/14/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

254/14/2026

Ring-billed Gull

34/14/2026

American Herring Gull

94/14/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

14/14/2026

Horned Grebe

14/14/2026

Common Loon

34/14/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

2104/14/2026

Turkey Vulture

24/14/2026

Bald Eagle

34/14/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

24/14/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/14/2026

Northern Flicker

84/14/2026

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.