Bowmanville Westside Marshes CA

Ontario · Canada

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Habitat

Boreal/TaigaForest

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Bowmanville Westside Marshes CA is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 245 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

Boreal Chickadee Spruce Grouse Gray Jay Black-backed Woodpecker White-winged Crossbill

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

5/31/2026172–310 Sandaraska Rd, Kawartha Lakes CA-ON 44.10241, -78.557312 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

5/31/2026Darlington Provincial Park1 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

5/30/2026McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve--Beaton Point3 observed

Spotted Towhee

Pipilo maculatus

5/29/2026Love Crescent Parkette1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

5/29/2026Love Crescent Parkette1 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

5/25/202611256 Cartwright East Quarter Line, Scugog, Ontario, CA (44.092, -78.756)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

275/30/2026

Mute Swan

45/30/2026

Hooded Merganser

15/30/2026

Rock Pigeon

115/30/2026

Mourning Dove

45/30/2026

Chimney Swift

35/30/2026

Killdeer

15/30/2026

Ring-billed Gull

165/30/2026

American Herring Gull

35/30/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

35/30/2026

Turkey Vulture

55/30/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

15/30/2026

Northern Flicker

15/30/2026

Willow Flycatcher

25/30/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

35/30/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/30/2026

Blue Jay

25/30/2026

American Crow

35/30/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

25/30/2026

Tree Swallow

145/30/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.
2
Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.
3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Bowmanville Westside Marshes CA for birding?▼

The best months to visit Bowmanville Westside Marshes CA for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Bowmanville Westside Marshes CA?▼

Notable species at Bowmanville Westside Marshes CA 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 Bowmanville Westside Marshes CA?▼

Birding at Bowmanville Westside Marshes CA is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Bowmanville Westside Marshes CA?▼

Bowmanville Westside Marshes CA offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.