Wildlife Viewing

Thirty-two species of mammals have been recorded at Pinery. A few of the park's most commonly seen mammals are red squirrel, chipmunk, raccoon, beaver, coyote and flying squirrel.

Another mammal that most people enjoy seeing while at Pinery is the White-tailed Deer. Your best chance at viewing deer is along the bike trail through the day-use area.

Pinery's unique and rare habitats provide shelter and space for 319 different species of birds, 124 of which have nested in the park. You can watch the magnificent migration of thousands of Tundra Swans in March or watch Warblers pass through in May and June. You can watch for Red-throated Loons off the beach in the fall, or walk the trails in summer looking for a brilliant Scarlet Tanager, Baltimore Oriole or Cerulean Warbler. In the winter, Red-tailed Hawks and Tufted Titmice are common sights at the Visitor Centre feeder.