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

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

7/21/202630 Ellis Avenue, Brant, Ontario, CA (43.073, -80.28)1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

7/21/2026Bannister Lake2 observed

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

7/20/2026Brant--Ducks Unlimited Pond2 observed

Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

7/20/2026Brant--Ducks Unlimited Pond2 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

7/20/2026Hespeler Mill Pond, Cambridge1 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

7/20/2026Concession Rd 5, E of Middle Townline Rd, Burford1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

7/20/2026Bethel Rd W of Cleaver Rd1 observed

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

7/18/2026Middle Townline Rd/Hwy 53 Wetland at Kenny Creek1 observed

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

7/17/2026Hespeler Mill Pond, Cambridge5 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

7/17/2026Columbia Lake, Waterloo1 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

7/16/2026Brantford--King and Benton abandoned gravel pit1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mute Swan

17/19/2026

Green Heron

17/19/2026

Belted Kingfisher

17/19/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

17/18/2026

Turkey Vulture

27/18/2026

Eastern Kingbird

27/18/2026

American Crow

17/18/2026

Tree Swallow

37/18/2026

Cedar Waxwing

37/18/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

97/18/2026

Trumpeter Swan

77/8/2026

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.