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

Say's Phoebe

Sayornis saya

4/16/2026Haskill Rd1 observed

Little Gull

Hydrocoloeus minutus

4/15/2026Oshawa--McLaughlin Bay/McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve3 observed

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

4/15/2026Whitby--Sobey's Pond1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/15/20263895 Holt Road, Courtice, Ontario, CA (43.943, -78.749)1 observed

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

4/14/2026Dodd's Rd1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

74/13/2026

Hooded Merganser

24/13/2026

Mourning Dove

74/13/2026

Ring-billed Gull

154/13/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

84/13/2026

Great Blue Heron

24/13/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

14/13/2026

Northern Flicker

54/13/2026

Eastern Phoebe

14/13/2026

Common Raven

14/13/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

54/13/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

64/13/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

34/13/2026

Brown Creeper

14/13/2026

Winter Wren

24/13/2026

European Starling

124/13/2026

American Robin

254/13/2026

House Finch

24/13/2026

American Goldfinch

104/13/2026

American Tree Sparrow

14/13/2026

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.