Selkirk Provincial Park

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

3/4/2026Caledonia--Kinsmen Park3 observed

Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

2/28/2026Port Dover--Silver Lake1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

12/23/2026

Bald Eagle

32/23/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

22/23/2026

Downy Woodpecker

12/23/2026

American Crow

12/23/2026

Common Raven

12/23/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

12/23/2026

Horned Lark

92/23/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

12/23/2026

European Starling

502/23/2026

American Goldfinch

62/23/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

12/23/2026

White-throated Sparrow

22/23/2026

Song Sparrow

12/23/2026

Northern Cardinal

42/23/2026

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.