Lake birding habitat

Cambridge - Bannister Lake

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Cambridge - Bannister Lake is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, and American Crow 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-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

6/1/2026Walter Bean Trail (River Ridge to Fairway Rd), Kitchener1 observed

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

6/1/2026746492 Township Road 4, Blandford-Blenheim, Ontario, CA (43.19, -80.606)3 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

6/1/2026746492 Township Road 4, Blandford-Blenheim, Ontario, CA (43.19, -80.606)1 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

6/1/2026Hespeler Mill Pond, Cambridge3 observed

Blackpoll Warbler

Setophaga striata

6/1/2026Christie Wildlife Area1 observed

Black-throated Blue Warbler

Setophaga caerulescens

6/1/2026Sudden Tract Regional Forest, North Dumfries1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

6/1/2026120 Clarke Road, Brant, Ontario, CA (43.219, -80.321)1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

6/1/2026RIM Park Complex, Waterloo* general area (use more precise loc.)2 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

6/1/2026Guelph--Area bordered by Hanlon, Downey Rd., Laird Rd.1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

6/1/2026120 Clarke Road, Brant, Ontario, CA (43.219, -80.321)1 observed

Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

6/1/2026120 Clarke Road, Brant, Ontario, CA (43.219, -80.321)1 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

5/31/2026Laurel Creek CA--campground area, Waterloo2 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

5/31/2026F.W.R. Dickson Wilderness Area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

25/31/2026

Trumpeter Swan

15/31/2026

Great Blue Heron

45/31/2026

Bald Eagle

15/31/2026

Belted Kingfisher

15/31/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/31/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/31/2026

Eastern Kingbird

25/31/2026

American Robin

15/31/2026

Baltimore Oriole

15/31/2026

Common Grackle

25/31/2026

Killdeer

15/25/2026

Semipalmated Plover

15/25/2026

Eastern Phoebe

15/25/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/25/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/25/2026

Blue Jay

15/25/2026

American Crow

15/25/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

15/25/2026

Bank Swallow

55/25/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Cambridge - Bannister Lake for birding?
The best months to visit Cambridge - Bannister Lake for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Cambridge - Bannister Lake?
Notable species at Cambridge - Bannister Lake include Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, American Crow, Northern Cardinal, Bald Eagle. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Cambridge - Bannister Lake?
Birding at Cambridge - Bannister Lake is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Cambridge - Bannister Lake?
Cambridge - Bannister Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.