Spring Birding Festival 2026

May 8 - May 10

Join us for our annual Spring Birding Festival to celebrate migratory birds and the promise of spring.

This three-day festival – Friday, May 8th to Sunday, May 10th – offers bird and nature lovers of all ages, identities, abilities, and levels of expertise an opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired.

Set against peak migration at Prince Edward Point, enjoy expertly guided walks, engaging speakers, bird-banding demos, and interactive and fun activities for kids and families. The festival is a unique opportunity to join together to celebrate the return of migratory birds and the arrival of spring.

Please join us for this exciting event, kicking off the 2026 Spring Birding Festival

Elaine Anselmi, Ontario Bureau Chief of The Narwhal

“Long Flights & Deep Dives: Environmental and Investigative Journalism”

Thursday, May 7th at 7pm, Picton Library – Flex Space

We are so excited to announce the

2026 Spring Birding Festival Keynote Address:

“Science of the Anishinaabek”

Andrés Jiménez Monge · Joseph Pitawanakwat · Junaid Shahzad

Friday, May 8th at 10am at Prince Edward Point, ON.

All are welcome!

(l-r) Andrés Jiménez Monge, Joseph Pitawanakwat, and Junaid Shahzad Khan – a trio dedicated to regathering and the education of bird names and significant Indigenous bird knowledge.

Details

Start: May 8
End: May 10
Event Categories: Nature Network, Ontario East, Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory
Event Tags:birds, spring migration, Prince Edward County, eastern Ontario, festival
Website: https://www.peptbo.ca/sbf

Organizer

Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory
View Organizer Website

Venue

Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory
6056 Long Point Road
Prince Edward County, Ontario Canada + Google Map

To submit your public events for consideration, email Noah Cole at noahc@ontarionature.org. Please send well in advance and allow up to two weeks for posting. Events must be submitted by a member group or run jointly with Ontario Nature.