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

Prairie Warbler

Setophaga discolor

6/2/2026Sheffield CA1 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

6/2/2026Verona, ON1 observed

Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

5/31/2026Kingston--Lemoine Point CA2 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

5/31/2026Kingston--Lemoine Point CA1 observed

Bay-breasted Warbler

Setophaga castanea

5/31/2026Kingston--Lemoine Point CA1 observed

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

5/31/2026Kingston--Lemoine Point CA1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

5/31/20265545 Perth Road Crescent1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

5/29/2026Kingston--Resource Road Pond1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mute Swan

15/31/2026

Trumpeter Swan

25/31/2026

Mallard

25/31/2026

Ring-billed Gull

45/31/2026

Black Tern

25/31/2026

Common Loon

35/31/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/31/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/31/2026

Barn Swallow

25/31/2026

Cedar Waxwing

205/31/2026

Bobolink

15/31/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

75/31/2026

Mourning Dove

25/28/2026

Common Gallinule

15/28/2026

Black-bellied Plover

25/28/2026

Common Tern

25/28/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/28/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/28/2026

American Robin

15/28/2026

American Goldfinch

25/28/2026

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.