Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Alfred Sewage Lagoons

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Alfred Sewage Lagoons is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. Boreal and temperate forests host breeding warblers, sparrows, and waterfowl during the productive summer months.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

8/21/2026Plage de la Baie Pumpkinseed1 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

8/19/2026Alfred Sewage Lagoons2 observed

Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

8/18/2026Atocas Bay Conservation Project1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Semipalmated Plover

58/20/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

18/20/2026

Red-necked Phalarope

18/20/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

28/20/2026

Least Sandpiper

78/20/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

148/20/2026

Wood Duck

28/19/2026

Blue-winged Teal

118/19/2026

Mallard

138/19/2026

American Black Duck

38/19/2026

Green-winged Teal

118/19/2026

Lesser Scaup

28/19/2026

Hooded Merganser

28/19/2026

Ruddy Duck

68/19/2026

Wilson's Phalarope

38/19/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

18/19/2026

Eastern Kingbird

38/19/2026

Barn Swallow

508/19/2026

Cedar Waxwing

18/19/2026

Savannah Sparrow

68/19/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.

  2. 2

    Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.

  3. 3

    Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Alfred Sewage Lagoons for birding?
The best months to visit Alfred Sewage Lagoons for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Alfred Sewage Lagoons?
Notable species at Alfred Sewage Lagoons include Boreal Chickadee, Spruce Grouse, Gray Jay, Black-backed Woodpecker, White-winged Crossbill. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Alfred Sewage Lagoons?
Birding at Alfred Sewage Lagoons is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Alfred Sewage Lagoons?
Alfred Sewage Lagoons offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.