Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory
| Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory | |
|---|---|
| Location | Eastern Ontario, Canada |
| Nearest city | Picton |
| Coordinates | 43°56′00″N 76°51′30″W / 43.9333°N 76.8583°W |
| Area | 560 ha (1,400 acres) (Prince Edward Point National Wildlife Area) |
| Established | 1995 (observatory) 1978 (National Wildlife Area) |
The Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory is a bird observatory located in the Prince Edward Point National Wildlife Area, located on Prince Edward Point in the south-east corner of Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada. The National Wildlife Area was established in 1978 covering 560 hectares. The observatory was established in 1995 to monitor bird migrations across the point, continuing the work of the Kingston Field Naturalists who performed similar work in the 1970s and 1980s. The observatory was designated a Globally Important Birding Area in 1998 by the Canadian Nature Federation and Bird Studies Canada. It is also an International Monarch Butterfly Reserve.