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

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

5/31/2026Peacock Point2 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

5/30/2026Peacock Point3 observed

Redhead

Aythya americana

5/30/2026Peacock Point1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

5/30/2026Peacock Point1 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

5/28/2026Selkirk Provincial Park1 observed

Great Egret

Ardea alba

5/28/2026Gosnell’s Farm (Haldimand Bird Observatory banding site)1 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

5/25/2026Townsend Sewage Lagoons (restricted access)2 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

5/25/2026Townsend Sewage Lagoons (restricted access)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

15/30/2026

Ring-billed Gull

45/30/2026

Caspian Tern

15/30/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

35/30/2026

Turkey Vulture

35/30/2026

Willow Flycatcher

15/30/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/30/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/30/2026

Tree Swallow

5/30/2026

Barn Swallow

15/30/2026

Carolina Wren

15/30/2026

European Starling

15/30/2026

Gray Catbird

15/30/2026

American Robin

5/30/2026

American Goldfinch

15/30/2026

Song Sparrow

25/30/2026

Baltimore Oriole

15/30/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

5/30/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

15/30/2026

Common Grackle

15/30/2026

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.