Perched on the edge of Newfoundland & Labrador are some of the world’s most accessible seabird colonies, making it a world-class birding destination for travelers around the globe. Our province is home to an amazing diversity of birds and wildlife, vast areas of pristine wilderness, and incredible scenery at every turn. St. John’s, a historic city nestled in the heart of nature, provides the perfect basecamp for your next birding adventure.

Explore some of our favourite moments below, or any time using the hashtag #BirdsNL.


Check out Katinka Domen’s October 2023 article in Birding Magazine: “On the Eastern Edge: Birding Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula”!

Birding NL's Graphic Photo with a unique eastern bird perched on the edge of a rock


Listen as host Nate Swick discusses birding in Destination St. John’s with his guests on the wonderful American Birding Podcast produced by the American Birding Association. 3:25 start.


Puffin Patrol CBC The Nature of Things from Scott Dobson on Vimeo.