Long Point Bird Observatory

Long Point Bird Observatory Founded in 1960, LPBO is the founding program of Birds Canada.

Through long-term research, training, and public engagement, it advances understanding of bird migration, populations, and biodiversity while inspiring conservation at Long Point.

Our final instalment of our Sightings Board for the spring and what a spring it’s been! A rollercoaster of weather and r...
06/16/2026

Our final instalment of our Sightings Board for the spring and what a spring it’s been! A rollercoaster of weather and rarities. Some great late season highlights like Little Blue Heron, Snowy Egret, Laughing Gull and more.

What was the best bird you saw this season?!

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06/02/2026

Bird breeding season is here, and we’d love to celebrate it with you! Join the Ontario Atlas-3 Team on June 13th at 8:00 AM at Birds Canada HQ in Port Rowan to enjoy a morning of birding, followed by a sneak peek at preliminary Atlas results! There will be options to participate in a bird walk or a bird sit/low-impact option. Registration is required. Hope to see you there!

Register by June 5: https://forms.gle/ZQrKpWtjwRAnyQng6

Old Cut banding demos are finished for the spring season and our Shoppe is closed ⚠️ Our research is ongoing and there a...
06/01/2026

Old Cut banding demos are finished for the spring season and our Shoppe is closed ⚠️

Our research is ongoing and there are still plenty of birds to see at Old Cut if you want to come for a walk! Our trails and bathroom are always open.

If you are looking for merch our shop at the head office is open Monday - Friday.

We will be open again for the Fall season for banding demos August 15th!! More information on our Fall guiding series to come…
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A major theme of this spring has been southern overshoots! Today the Tip team caught this aptly named Yellow-throated Wa...
05/28/2026

A major theme of this spring has been southern overshoots! Today the Tip team caught this aptly named Yellow-throated Warbler. Like the Worm-eating Warbler and Summer Tanager, this species isn’t too far off course, normally breeding across the southeastern United States.

Late May and early June can still be an exciting time for migration — especially for finding rare southern visitors and other vagrants. With such a delayed spring, we’re still catching a great mix of warblers, vireos, and flycatchers.

If you’d like to experience the banding lab for yourself, Old Cut is open for just over one more week!

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Birders can get impatient for migration and go hard in the first two weeks of May, but late May can still be incredibly ...
05/25/2026

Birders can get impatient for migration and go hard in the first two weeks of May, but late May can still be incredibly productive — especially in a delayed season like this one! Overnight conditions were perfect, with warm south winds and morning drizzle bringing in fresh migrants.

Breakwater was treated to this female Painted Bunting today. While lacking the dazzling colours of the males, the females have a subtle beauty of their own with their soft green plumage. This species is typically found in the southern United States, making this bird a classic spring overshoot.

Interestingly, of the 8 Painted Buntings recorded in the Long Point area, 6 have been found at Breakwater! You never know what might turn up during migration.
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Well the weathers pretty wet and soggy today but we’ve had some great birds in the past ten days! More Summer Tanagers, ...
05/23/2026

Well the weathers pretty wet and soggy today but we’ve had some great birds in the past ten days! More Summer Tanagers, Henslow’s Sparrow, Piping Plovers and an adult Little Blue Heron.

Follow to link to see all the exciting highlights

https://birdscanada.mediavalet.com/portals/LPBO
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We struck gold for Birdathon’s 50th anniversary! ✨ This stunning Golden-winged Warbler is a Species at Risk, with popula...
05/20/2026

We struck gold for Birdathon’s 50th anniversary! ✨ This stunning Golden-winged Warbler is a Species at Risk, with populations declining by more than 50% over the last 50 years.

Please consider donating $50 to Canada’s largest fundraiser for bird conservation to help protect Golden-winged Warblers and so many other incredible birds for generations to come. 🐦💛

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/Birds_Canada/p2p/birdathon26/team/long-point-bird-observatory-cygnus-crusaders
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It’s the last week to join a guided bird tour with our Bird in Residence, — make sure to book your spot, link in bio!Th...
05/19/2026

It’s the last week to join a guided bird tour with our Bird in Residence, — make sure to book your spot, link in bio!

This is a fantastic week to visit as migration has been heavily delayed by the weather, meaning we’re now getting an incredible mix of warblers and other migrants all at once. Every walk has been full of surprises! Don’t miss out before they are gone!

https://birdscanada.mediavalet.com/portals/BirdingTours

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15 Old Cut Boulevard PO 160
Port Rowan, ON
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519-586-3531 x 200

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