Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Selkirk Provincial Park

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Selkirk Provincial Park is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Bald Eagle, and Red-bellied 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

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

4/16/20262367–2429 Sandusk Rd, Haldimand County CA-ON 42.96422, -80.075372 observed

Great Egret

Ardea alba

4/16/2026Taquanyah CA1 observed

Virginia Rail

Rallus limicola

4/12/2026Taquanyah CA2 observed

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

4/9/2026Sandusk Creek at Cheapside Road4 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

4/6/2026Gosnell’s Farm (Haldimand Bird Observatory banding site)1 observed

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

4/4/2026Selkirk Provincial Park1 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

4/3/2026680 County Road 20, Cayuga, Ontario, CA (42.937, -79.983)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

64/16/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

14/16/2026

Mourning Dove

24/16/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

24/16/2026

Ring-billed Gull

24/16/2026

Caspian Tern

14/16/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

34/16/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/16/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/16/2026

Northern Flicker

24/16/2026

Blue Jay

44/16/2026

American Crow

24/16/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

44/16/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

34/16/2026

Brown Creeper

14/16/2026

Carolina Wren

14/16/2026

European Starling

24/16/2026

Brown Thrasher

14/16/2026

Hermit Thrush

14/16/2026

American Robin

144/16/2026

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Selkirk Provincial Park for birding?
The best months to visit Selkirk Provincial Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Selkirk Provincial Park?
Notable species at Selkirk Provincial Park include Mourning Dove, Bald Eagle, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, American Crow. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Selkirk Provincial Park?
Birding at Selkirk Provincial Park is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Selkirk Provincial Park?
Selkirk Provincial Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.