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

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

4/20/2026Descente de bateau, Calumet1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

4/17/2026PN de Plaisance--Baie Noire (Est & Ouest)1 observed

Tundra Swan

Cygnus columbianus

4/17/20263708 Prudhomme Street, Wendover, Ontario, CA (45.575, -75.16)3 observed

Tundra Swan (Whistling)

Cygnus columbianus

4/15/2026Riceville Floodplain9 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

4/13/2026Ile du Chenail1 observed

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

4/7/2026Cobbs Lake Creek at Du Lac Road1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Snow Goose

8004/18/2026

Canada Goose

304/18/2026

Northern Shoveler

44/18/2026

American Wigeon

124/18/2026

Mallard

44/18/2026

Northern Pintail

144/18/2026

Green-winged Teal

204/18/2026

Ring-necked Duck

104/18/2026

Greater Scaup

154/18/2026

Bufflehead

84/18/2026

Killdeer

24/18/2026

American Woodcock

14/18/2026

Ring-billed Gull

34/18/2026

Merlin

14/18/2026

American Crow

24/18/2026

American Robin

14/18/2026

Song Sparrow

24/18/2026

Swamp Sparrow

14/18/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

504/18/2026

Wood Duck

34/18/2026

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.