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Long Point - Tip

Ontario · Canada

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Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

Free (boat access required)

Hours

Open year-round

About This Location

Long Point - Tip is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 345 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 ChickadeeSpruce GrouseGray JayBlack-backed WoodpeckerWhite-winged Crossbill

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

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

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

2/22/2026Clubhouse rd to beach loop1 observed

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.

  4. 4

    Scan the canopy edges at dawn for migrating warblers and other songbirds during spring and fall.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Amenities

Parking
Trails

Nearby Attractions

  • Long Point Provincial Park
  • Big Creek National Wildlife Area
  • Port Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Long Point - Tip for birding?▼
The best months to visit Long Point - Tip for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Long Point - Tip?▼
Notable species at Long Point - Tip 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 - Tip?▼
Birding at Long Point - Tip is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at Long Point - Tip?▼
The entrance fee at Long Point - Tip is Free (boat access required). Hours: Open year-round.
What amenities are available at Long Point - Tip?▼
Long Point - Tip offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.