a bench in the middle of a snowy forest

Britannia CA

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, dawn to dusk

About This Location

Britannia CA is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 281 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Mallard, American Black Duck, and Mallard x American Black Duck (hybrid) 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

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

6/14/2026Ottawa--Sheila McKee Park2 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

6/14/20263516–3982 Innovation Dr, Ottawa CA-ON 45.34180, -75.929671 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

6/14/2026Ottawa--Petrie Island1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

6/14/2026Ottawa--Shirley's Bay (boat launch)2 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

6/14/2026Ottawa--Twin Elm Road Wetlands1 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

6/14/2026Ottawa--Shirley's Bay (boat launch)8 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

6/14/2026Ottawa--Shirley's Bay* general (use more precise loc.)4 observed

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus americanus

6/14/2026Ottawa--Sheila McKee Park1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

6/13/20262434 Alta Vista Dr, Ottawa CA-ON 45.38083, -75.662111 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

6/14/2026

Wood Duck

6/14/2026

Mallard

66/14/2026

Ring-billed Gull

96/14/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

26/14/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/14/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

16/14/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

16/14/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

76/14/2026

Gray Catbird

16/14/2026

American Robin

36/14/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

46/14/2026

American Redstart

26/14/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

16/14/2026

Chestnut-sided Warbler

16/14/2026

Northern Cardinal

26/14/2026

Hooded Merganser

16/13/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

56/13/2026

American Herring Gull

16/13/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

406/13/2026

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.

  4. 4

    Scan the canopy edges at dawn for migrating warblers and other songbirds during spring and fall.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Britannia CA for birding?
The best months to visit Britannia CA for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Britannia CA?
Notable species at Britannia CA include Mallard, American Black Duck, Mallard x American Black Duck (hybrid), Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser, House Finch, American Crow, Cooper's Hawk, Barred Owl, Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch, Pine Grosbeak. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Britannia CA?
Birding at Britannia CA is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at Britannia CA?
There is no entrance fee at Britannia CA. Hours: Open daily, dawn to dusk.
What amenities are available at Britannia CA?
Britannia CA offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.