Gros Morne National Park
🇨🇦 Canada
🦌 Caribou Tracks Across the TablelandsGros Morne National Park sits on the west coast of Newfoundland, Canada, where jagged cliffs give way to deep fjords and a patchwork of boreal forest and open valleys. Elk dominate the summer meadows, their antlers a common sight along the trailheads.
49.725° N 57.642° W
Wildlife
⭐ Iconic Species
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Moose
Alces americanus
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Caribou
Rangifer tarandus
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American Black Bear
Ursus americanus
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Canada Lynx
Lynx canadensis
📊 Most Spotted
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
American Toad
Anaxyrus americanus
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
American Herring Gull
Larus smithsonianus
Snowshoe Hare
Lepus americanus
Yellow Warbler
Setophaga petechia
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Regulus calendula
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
⭐ Iconic Species
★ Moose
Alces americanus
★ Caribou
Rangifer tarandus
★ American Black Bear
Ursus americanus
★ Canada Lynx
Lynx canadensis
📊 Most Spotted
Snowshoe Hare
Lepus americanus
American Red Squirrel
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
American Beaver
Castor canadensis
Harbor Seal
Phoca vitulina
Eastern Chipmunk
Tamias striatus
Northern River Otter
Lontra canadensis
Coyote
Canis latrans
Minke Whale
Balaenoptera acutorostrata
Stoat
Mustela erminea
Masked Shrew
Sorex cinereus
Harp Seal
Pagophilus groenlandicus
📊 Most Spotted
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
American Herring Gull
Larus smithsonianus
Yellow Warbler
Setophaga petechia
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Regulus calendula
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Savannah Sparrow
Passerculus sandwichensis
Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
Recent sightings in Gros Morne National Park
LIVEiNaturalistAnimal Events
1Moose Rut
Fall breeding season (rut) — bulls with full antlers become highly active and visible in open bogs and roadsides
2Whale Watching Season
Minke whales feed close inshore along the park's 170 km coastline and in Bonne Bay during the ice-free season
3Seal Congregation
Harbour seals haul out in numbers at coastal inlets while harp seals from the Gulf of St. Lawrence herd appear along the shore ice in late winter and spring
Sighting Calendar
Average chance of spotting the park's most-spotted species, month by month
- 1Moose Rut
- 2Whale Watching Season
- 3Seal Congregation
Sighting Zones
Warmer areas are where all species together are recorded most often.
Essentials
Climate
What visitors saw
Other birds we heard: northern thrush, hermit thrush, swainsons thrush, cape may warbler, Tennessee warbler, American redstart, white throated sparrow.
Instead, we discovered a quiet beach with a fascinating history, watched seals at play, spotted minke whales in the distance, and enjoyed one of the most peaceful mornings of our trip.
On an afternoon boat ride aboard The Zodiac and a headland hike, we spotted bald eagles, moose trails, and beaver tracks.
Winding your way through the forest, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife (we saw plenty of droppings, but unfortunately no moose or caribou).
Quick answers
What animals can you see in Gros Morne National Park?
The most likely sightings are American Robin (seen by about 90% of wildlife watchers), White-throated Sparrow (seen by about 90% of wildlife watchers), American Toad (seen by about 80% of wildlife watchers), Black-and-white Warbler (seen by about 60% of wildlife watchers), American Herring Gull (seen by about 60% of wildlife watchers) — among 351 recorded vertebrate species, based on citizen-science data from GBIF.
When is the best time to visit Gros Morne National Park for wildlife?
June has the highest combined sighting rate for the park's top species in our month-by-month GBIF data. The full sighting calendar on this page shows each species' best months.
Can you see Moose in Gros Morne National Park?
Yes — about 50% of wildlife watchers report a Moose sighting in Gros Morne National Park, based on 125 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
Can you see Caribou in Gros Morne National Park?
Yes — about 40% of wildlife watchers report a Caribou sighting in Gros Morne National Park, based on 63 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
Can you see American Black Bear in Gros Morne National Park?
Yes — about 20% of wildlife watchers report a American Black Bear sighting in Gros Morne National Park, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
Can you see Canada Lynx in Gros Morne National Park?
Yes — about 20% of wildlife watchers report a Canada Lynx sighting in Gros Morne National Park, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
Where Wildlife Score
How good is this park for seeing wildlife?Biodiversity
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Sighting
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Experience
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