Long Point - Hastings Drive

Ontario · Canada

ModerateView on eBird

Habitat

Boreal/TaigaForest

Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Long Point - Hastings Drive is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 258 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Boreal Chickadee Spruce Grouse Gray Jay Black-backed Woodpecker White-winged Crossbill

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

3/1/20261 - South Coast Gardens1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (cismontanus)

Junco hyemalis

2/28/2026Long Point--LPBO Old Cut Field Station1 observed

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

2/28/2026Long Point--Causeway4 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

2/28/20261002 William Lane, Port Rowan, Ontario, CA (42.602, -80.454)1 observed

American Woodcock

Scolopax minor

2/28/2026Charlotteville Road 21 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

2/26/202689 Kitchen Road, Vittoria, Ontario, CA (42.757, -80.277)1 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

2/26/2026St. Williams Forestry Station Interpretive Centre1 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

2/25/2026Corn stubble field front road6 observed

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

2/25/2026Corn stubble field front road4 observed

Birding Tips

1
Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.
2
Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.
3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

10 min read

Understanding Bird Migration: When, Where, and Why Birds Migrate

12 min read

Spring Birding in New York City: The Complete Urban Migration Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Long Point - Hastings Drive for birding?▼

The best months to visit Long Point - Hastings Drive for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Long Point - Hastings Drive?▼

Notable species at Long Point - Hastings Drive include Boreal Chickadee, Spruce Grouse, Gray Jay, Black-backed Woodpecker, White-winged Crossbill. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.

How difficult is birding at Long Point - Hastings Drive?▼

Birding at Long Point - Hastings Drive is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Long Point - Hastings Drive?▼

Long Point - Hastings Drive offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.