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

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

6/1/2026London--Westminster Ponds Park1 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

6/1/2026Home And The Surrounding Woods And Wetlands1 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

5/31/2026Aylmer Sewage Lagoons (restricted access)1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

5/31/2026Aylmer Sewage Lagoons (restricted access)2 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

5/31/2026Thames Corridor- Jane St.1 observed

Common Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor

5/31/2026Home And Surrounding Area.1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/29/2026Port Stanley--River Mouth & Beaches2 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

5/29/2026Port Stanley--Sewage Lagoons1 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

5/28/2026Quaker Street1 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

5/26/2026Thames Corridor- Jane St.1 observed

Redhead

Aythya americana

5/25/2026Belmont Sewage Lagoons2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Willow Flycatcher

15/31/2026

American Crow

15/31/2026

Barn Swallow

15/31/2026

Marsh Wren

15/31/2026

Song Sparrow

25/31/2026

Baltimore Oriole

15/31/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

25/31/2026

Common Grackle

15/31/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

15/31/2026

Hooded Merganser

15/29/2026

Killdeer

15/29/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

35/29/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/29/2026

Canada Goose

485/26/2026

Mourning Dove

15/26/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

15/26/2026

Ring-billed Gull

15/26/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

35/26/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/26/2026

Olive-sided Flycatcher

15/26/2026

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.