Wetland birding habitat

Aylmer Wildlife Management Area

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Aylmer Wildlife Management Area is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 244 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Red-tailed Hawk, and Blue Jay 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

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

7/21/2026Thames Corridor- Jane St.1 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

7/20/2026London--Dingman Constructed Wetland2 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

7/18/2026London--Dingman Constructed Wetland1 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

7/17/2026London--Dingman Constructed Wetland4 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

7/17/2026Thames Corridor- Jane St.1 observed

Common Loon

Gavia immer

7/11/2026St. Thomas--Dalewood Reservoir1 observed

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

7/8/2026Maple Dell Rd ( Hwy 13 - Middletown Line)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

57/15/2026

Wood Duck

37/15/2026

Mourning Dove

67/15/2026

Killdeer

77/15/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

27/15/2026

Least Sandpiper

37/15/2026

Green Heron

17/15/2026

Great Blue Heron

27/15/2026

Turkey Vulture

17/15/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

17/15/2026

Eastern Kingbird

17/15/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

27/15/2026

Bank Swallow

37/15/2026

Tree Swallow

127/15/2026

Barn Swallow

47/15/2026

Northern House Wren

17/15/2026

European Starling

87/15/2026

Gray Catbird

17/15/2026

Eastern Bluebird

17/15/2026

Cedar Waxwing

37/15/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Aylmer Wildlife Management Area for birding?
The best months to visit Aylmer Wildlife Management Area for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Aylmer Wildlife Management Area?
Notable species at Aylmer Wildlife Management Area include Canada Goose, Red-tailed Hawk, Blue Jay, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Aylmer Wildlife Management Area?
Birding at Aylmer Wildlife Management Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Aylmer Wildlife Management Area?
Aylmer Wildlife Management Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.