... a world-class birding location

More than 300 species of birds have been recorded at Prince Edward Point,
a major staging area for migratory birds.

Welcome to the Prince Edward County Birding Festival (May) as we ring in the spring with a dawn chorus of warblers, vireos, flycatchers and thrushes. Prince Edward County's location in eastern Ontario has resulted in 337 species of birds being recorded.

Prince Edward County is a world class birding location, boasting the highest concentration and abundance of migratory birds anywhere on the Canadian side of Lake Ontario. The Canadian Nature Federation and Bird Studies Canada have recently designated Prince Edward Point as a Globally Important Birding Area (IBA) in 1998.

Because of its location in eastern Lake Ontario, Prince Edward County is a natural catch-all for migrating birds during both spring and fall. The points of land along the southern shore especially, provide excellent birding opportunities during the spring migration. Point Petre, Salmon Point, West Point (Sandbanks Provincial Park), and Huyck's Point have all been identified as important focal points to view migrating birds.

Of all the points of land sprinkled along the south shore of the county, Prince Edward Point, located at the extreme southeastern end of the Long Point Peninsula in South Marysburgh Township, has been identified as the most important. Because of its importance, Prince Edward Point was set aside as a National Wildlife Area by the Canadian Wildlife Service in 1978.

The wide diversity of habitat in Prince Edward County also accounts for the large number of species that visit here. To date, 337 species of birds are on record as having appeared in Prince Edward County. Limestone ledges, sandy and rocky shorelines, open fields, deciduous and coniferous woods, small and large lakes and ponds, alvars, and wetlands all provide an inviting environment.

If you have been birding in Prince Edward County we would appreciate a tally of your sightings. Only through your efforts can we learn even more about Prince Edward County as the spot to be for birders in eastern Ontario.

Would you like to know what birds have been seen in the county this past week?
A synopsis is updated weekly and may be found on the Internet at:

www.web-nat.com/bic/ont/pecounty.html
or
www.zoo.utoronto.ca/FUN/birds.html

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Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory www.peptbo.ca Visit our website for: upcoming Events volunteer opportunities new Sightings Board from 2002, "What's Around The Point	The Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory (PEPtBO) is located along the eastern tip of Prince Edward County about 20 minutes southeast of Picton, Ontario in a National Wildlife Area. Monitoring songbird migration School Trips, Classroom Visits, Banding Demonstrations ...
	Birding Festival Prince Edward County “An extraordinary birding location” Please check our website for details www.thecounty.ca/birding
Related Links   Ontario Birdwatching Home Page (Gord Gallant)  Where to Bird - Ontario Bird Watching in Ontario Bird House City is located in Macaulay Mountain Conservation area Picton. Royal Ontario Museum - Prince Edward County Field Guide: photos, sounds and tips to help you identify the common species in this area. Birdshack primarily for those interested in bird carving, you will also find a great selection of bird photography, reference sources, make and send your own e-cards, midi sounds, applets, great links and much more.