Caribou, moose and fox are some of the popular species of animals that may come
to mind when thinking of Newfoundland and Labrador, but our province hosts
dozens of species, from mammals to birds to fish. Some of the wildlife is
native to the province, while others have been introduced over the years.
Newfoundland and Labrador is currently home to such animals as the lynx, the
mink, and the coyote, and is host to migrating bird species such as the American
Wideon, Blue-Winged Teal, and several breeds of duck. We are also rich in
marine wildlife – not only does Newfoundland and Labrador share the most diverse
ocean life in the Atlantic, but the province is also home to thousands of fresh
water lakes and ponds which host a variety of fish species as well.
Bird-watching is also very popular in Newfoundland, due to its geographical
location and the migratory species that visit the province. Links and contact
information are provided below for birders. (We’re also just around the corner
from The Bird House and Binocular Shop*, a fantastic store for bird lovers and
bird watchers.)
If fields of beautiful ferns or bogs with carnivorous plants attract your
interest, Newfoundland and Labrador is also unique to a widely varied plant
population. Because of its location on the edge of the North American
continent, many of our plants reach the extreme of their range or ecological
tolerance.
No matter where your wildlife interests may lie, our province will surprise and
satisfy you with all it has to offer.
For more information on our wildlife, these links may be helpful to you:
Lists of wildlife, plant life, marine life:
Newfoundland and Labrador Environment and Conservation
Newfoundland and Labrador Wilderness Vacations
Bird-watching
Newfoundland birding contacts and bird-watching information
Birding.com: Newfoundland
Bird Links to the World: Newfoundland
Birders Field Checklist
* The Bird House and Binocular Shop
709-726-2473
166 Duckworth Street, St. John’s, NL
Wildlife
Salmonier Nature Park
Ocean/Aquatic Life (Whale watching etc.)
Fluvarium
Newfoundland Boat Tours:
O'Brien's Boat Tours
Newfoundland Diving:
Dive Newfoundland
Vegetation:
Memorial University’s Botanical Garden
Hunting:
Migratory Birds Hunting Regulations
Provincial Hunting information |
