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

Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

3/5/2026Macdonald-Cartier Fwy, Loyalist CA-ON 44.27302, -76.892321 observed

Eastern Bluebird

Sialia sialis

3/5/20262190–2328 County Road 8, Greater Napanee CA-ON 44.17305, -76.874582 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

3/1/2026County Road 6, Loyalist CA-ON (44.3205,-76.7376)3 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

2/28/2026Mountain Road-pine plantations4 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

2/27/20261 Sydenham, Beckwith Home1 observed

Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or type 2)

Loxia curvirostra

2/26/2026Mountain Rd - Red Pines1 observed

Red Crossbill (Northeastern or type 12)

Loxia curvirostra

2/26/2026Mountain Rd - Red Pines1 observed

American Goshawk

Astur atricapillus

2/24/20261184 (And Area) Mountain Road, Tamworth, Ontario, CA (44.519, -76.938)1 observed

Red-winged Blackbird

Agelaius phoeniceus

2/21/2026Woodbine Rd1 observed

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

2/21/2026Sarah Street1 observed

Pine Grosbeak

Pinicola enucleator

2/21/2026Fred Brown Road @ Peters Road8 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

2/21/20261 Sydenham, Beckwith Home3 observed

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.