Presqu'ile Provincial Park

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

C$14.50 per vehicle

Hours

Open daily, 8 AM to dark

About This Location

Presqu'ile Provincial Park is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 326 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and American Wigeon 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

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

3/6/2026Frankford--Trent River1 observed

Canvasback x Redhead (hybrid)

Aythya valisineria x americana

3/6/2026Presqu'ile--Government Dock1 observed

Fox Sparrow

Passerella iliaca

3/5/2026N-McRae yard-31 George St., Brighton1 observed

Common Goldeneye x Hooded Merganser (hybrid)

Bucephala clangula x Lophodytes cucullatus

3/4/2026Presqu'ile--Government Dock1 observed

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

3/4/2026Silver Maple/Caradoc Rd Ontario, CA (44.107, -78.046)11 observed

Green-winged Teal (American)

Anas crecca

3/3/2026Barcovan Beach--Weller's Bay1 observed

Wood Duck

Aix sponsa

2/28/2026Presqu'ile--Government Dock1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-capped Chickadee

23/6/2026

Cedar Waxwing

123/6/2026

Northern Cardinal

13/6/2026

Canada Goose

503/5/2026

Mute Swan

353/5/2026

American Wigeon

33/5/2026

Canvasback

83/5/2026

Redhead

18003/5/2026

Greater Scaup

21503/5/2026

Long-tailed Duck

2503/5/2026

Bufflehead

103/5/2026

Common Goldeneye

3503/5/2026

Common Merganser

33/5/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

13/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

2503/5/2026

American Herring Gull

133/5/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

13/5/2026

Blue Jay

23/5/2026

American Crow

13/5/2026

American Robin

23/5/2026

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.

  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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Presqu'ile Provincial Park for birding?
The best months to visit Presqu'ile Provincial Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Presqu'ile Provincial Park?
Notable species at Presqu'ile Provincial Park include Canada Goose, Mute Swan, American Wigeon, Canvasback, Redhead, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, Iceland Gull, American Crow, European Starling, American Tree Sparrow, Wild Turkey. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Presqu'ile Provincial Park?
Birding at Presqu'ile Provincial Park is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at Presqu'ile Provincial Park?
The entrance fee at Presqu'ile Provincial Park is C$14.50 per vehicle. Hours: Open daily, 8 AM to dark.
What amenities are available at Presqu'ile Provincial Park?
Presqu'ile Provincial Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.