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Birding

At The Shoreline

Presqu’ile Provincial Park is one of Ontario’s best bird watching locations with over 335 species sightings recorded. The park is best known for its large numbers and diversity of waterfowl, warblers, and shorebirds that migrate each spring and fall. Presqu’ile Provincial Park welcomes the public to celebrate the migration at Waterfowl Weekend, Warblers and Whimbrels Weekend, and the Monarchs and Migrants Weekend.

The Brighton Wetlands are another hot spot in the area to watch birds in their habitat. From mid April to late October, close to 100 species of birds call the wetlands home.

Woman standing on a boardwalk looking for birds in a marsh through binoculars.

In The Marsh and Wetlands

With Rice Lake surrounded by fertile waters, forest, and marsh lands you are sure to spot various grassland birds, migratory song birds, eagles, herons, and osprey to name a few. Rice Lake is one of the main migratory paths and offers some rare bird sightings. Visit the Rice Lake Conservation Area or use one of our public docks in Harwood, Bewdley and Gore’s Landing for viewing.

Nuthatch on a tree

Guided Excursions

Bird-related events, like guided hikes, take place through land trusts in Northumberland: the Northumberland Land Trust, and the Black Oak Savanna in Alderville. The Nature Conservancy of Canada also manages the Hazel Bird Nature Reserve which is a prime spot for birding. The Willow Beach Field Naturalists periodically hold outings that focus on birds as well.

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Birding Hot Spots, Supplies, and Resources

Northumberlanding is... spotting the rare and the wonderful.

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Downy woodpecker
Osprey in a tree with no leaves
Barred Owl
Man birdwatching at Richardson's Lookout

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