Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Cambridge - rare Charitable Research Reserve

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Cambridge - rare Charitable Research Reserve is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Black-capped Chickadee, and Brown Creeper 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

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

5/30/2026Walter Bean Trail (River Ridge to Fairway Rd), Kitchener1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

5/30/2026Rodgers Road, Guelph1 observed

Bay-breasted Warbler

Setophaga castanea

5/30/2026HNC- Hayesland Swamp Nature Sanctuary1 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

5/30/2026Hespeler Mill Pond, Cambridge3 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/30/2026120 Clarke Road, Brant, Ontario, CA (43.219, -80.321)1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

5/29/2026Huron Natural Area, Kitchener2 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

5/29/2026laurel creek2 observed

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

5/29/2026St. Jacobs Mill Race Trail1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

5/29/2026Benjamin Park Trans Canada Trail1 observed

Northern Shoveler

Spatula clypeata

5/29/20268320 Halton Regional Road 32, Rockwood, Ontario, CA (43.593, -80.127)2 observed

Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

5/29/2026120 Clarke Road, Brant, Ontario, CA (43.219, -80.321)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

45/30/2026

Mallard

55/30/2026

Hooded Merganser

15/30/2026

Common Merganser

15/30/2026

Wild Turkey

15/30/2026

Mourning Dove

15/30/2026

Killdeer

25/30/2026

Ring-billed Gull

65/30/2026

American Herring Gull

35/30/2026

Turkey Vulture

35/30/2026

Osprey

15/30/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

35/30/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/30/2026

Eastern Kingbird

35/30/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

65/30/2026

Blue Jay

25/30/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

25/30/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

25/30/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

15/30/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

15/30/2026

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Cambridge - rare Charitable Research Reserve for birding?
The best months to visit Cambridge - rare Charitable Research Reserve for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Cambridge - rare Charitable Research Reserve?
Notable species at Cambridge - rare Charitable Research Reserve include Canada Goose, Black-capped Chickadee, Brown Creeper, Mallard, Bald Eagle. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Cambridge - rare Charitable Research Reserve?
Birding at Cambridge - rare Charitable Research Reserve is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Cambridge - rare Charitable Research Reserve?
Cambridge - rare Charitable Research Reserve offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.