Long Point - LPBO Old Cut Field Station

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Grassland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open during banding operations

About This Location

Long Point - LPBO Old Cut Field Station is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 295 species recorded on eBird. This grassland habitat attracts Downy Woodpecker, European Starling, and House Sparrow 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

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Downy Woodpecker

13/4/2026

European Starling

13/4/2026

House Sparrow

13/4/2026

House Finch

13/4/2026

American Goldfinch

13/4/2026

American Tree Sparrow

23/4/2026

White-throated Sparrow

13/4/2026

Common Grackle

53/4/2026

Canada Goose

153/4/2026

Sandhill Crane

23/4/2026

Blue Jay

13/4/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

53/4/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

13/4/2026

Northern Cardinal

33/4/2026

Mourning Dove

133/3/2026

Bald Eagle

13/3/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

33/3/2026

Merlin

13/3/2026

American Crow

13/3/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

13/3/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.

  2. 2

    Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.

  3. 3

    Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

  4. 4

    Peak spring migration runs mid-May in this region — plan visits around this window for maximum species diversity.

  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 Long Point - LPBO Old Cut Field Station for birding?
The best months to visit Long Point - LPBO Old Cut Field Station for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Long Point - LPBO Old Cut Field Station?
Notable species at Long Point - LPBO Old Cut Field Station include Downy Woodpecker, European Starling, House Sparrow, House Finch, American Goldfinch, Tundra Swan, Trumpeter Swan, Killdeer, Horned Lark, American Tree Sparrow, Red-winged Blackbird, Common Grackle. The area supports grassland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Long Point - LPBO Old Cut Field Station?
Birding at Long Point - LPBO Old Cut Field Station is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at Long Point - LPBO Old Cut Field Station?
There is no entrance fee at Long Point - LPBO Old Cut Field Station. Hours: Open during banding operations.
What amenities are available at Long Point - LPBO Old Cut Field Station?
Long Point - LPBO Old Cut Field Station offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.