Arrive early and be prepared to sit for several hours. Bring your binoculars, camera and spotting scope. Watch for migrating jaegers, gulls and other waterfowl from early September through late November but ONLY when the wind is directly from the north exceeding 30 kph. Several species of waterfowl will stay through the winter until late March. Dress warm.

All 3 jaeger species, kittiwake, Sabine's Gull and Red Phalarope. Most species of ducks, geese, swans, gulls, terns, raptors and grebes are recorded here between early September and mid December.

The lighthouse is actually a light beacon and the property is actually owned by the City of Sarnia; however, everyone uses the name Point Edward Lighthouse. You can park very close to the water and watch for birds from the comfort of your car. The best results are obtained as hurricane remnants pass through Ontario. A north wind in excess of 30 kph is best but a northeast wind can also be productive. September and October are better for jaegers. Birding is still interesting through the winter until early May.