Lake birding habitat

Camden Lake Provincial Wildlife Area

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
LakeWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Camden Lake Provincial Wildlife Area is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This lake and wetland 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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

7/22/20266125–6199 Leveque Rd, South Frontenac CA-ON (44.4888,-76.7669)12 observed

Prairie Warbler

Setophaga discolor

7/22/2026Sheffield CA1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

7/21/2026Moscow Marsh1 observed

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

7/20/20264588–4608 Bellrock Rd, South Frontenac CA-ON (44.4688,-76.7244)2 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

7/19/2026Roblin Rd Alvar, Greater Napanee CA-ON1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

7/12/2026Tree Frog Farm1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

27/21/2026

Trumpeter Swan

27/21/2026

Wood Duck

27/21/2026

Mallard

27/21/2026

Mourning Dove

27/21/2026

Common Gallinule

17/21/2026

Ring-billed Gull

47/21/2026

Black Tern

127/21/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

17/21/2026

Common Loon

37/21/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

27/21/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/21/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/21/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

17/21/2026

American Kestrel

27/21/2026

Eastern Kingbird

27/21/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

17/21/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

27/21/2026

American Crow

37/21/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

27/21/2026

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 Camden Lake Provincial Wildlife Area for birding?
The best months to visit Camden Lake Provincial Wildlife Area for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Camden Lake Provincial Wildlife Area?
Notable species at Camden Lake Provincial Wildlife Area include Common Loon, Bald Eagle, Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, Bufflehead. The area supports lake, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Camden Lake Provincial Wildlife Area?
Birding at Camden Lake Provincial Wildlife Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Camden Lake Provincial Wildlife Area?
Camden Lake Provincial Wildlife Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.