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

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

7/10/2026338 Haldimand Road 9, Hagersville, Ontario, CA (42.958, -79.986)2 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

7/6/20262807 Lakeshore Road, Haldimand, Ontario, CA (42.856, -79.713)1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

7/6/20262807 Lakeshore Road, Haldimand, Ontario, CA (42.856, -79.713)64 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

7/5/2026Parent's Place1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

47/12/2026

Killdeer

87/12/2026

Ring-billed Gull

87/12/2026

Turkey Vulture

47/12/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

17/12/2026

Common Raven

17/12/2026

Tree Swallow

147/12/2026

Purple Martin

127/12/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

47/12/2026

Barn Swallow

187/12/2026

Cliff Swallow

27/12/2026

American Robin

47/12/2026

House Sparrow

207/12/2026

Chipping Sparrow

27/12/2026

Savannah Sparrow

37/12/2026

Song Sparrow

27/12/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

167/12/2026

Common Grackle

257/12/2026

Canada Goose

67/12/2026

Mallard

37/12/2026

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.