Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Claireville CA

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Claireville CA is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Bufflehead 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

Western Grebe

Aechmophorus occidentalis

7/21/2026Colonel Samuel Smith Park1 observed

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

7/21/2026Neighbourhood1 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

7/20/2026Regatta Rd, Toronto CA-ON (43.6408,-79.3411)1 observed

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

7/20/2026High Park--Grenadier Pond1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

7/20/2026High Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Herring Gull

17/20/2026

American Kestrel

27/20/2026

European Starling

127/20/2026

Northern Mockingbird

17/20/2026

House Sparrow

77/20/2026

House Finch

17/20/2026

Song Sparrow

17/20/2026

Rock Pigeon

57/20/2026

Ring-billed Gull

17/20/2026

Barn Swallow

17/20/2026

Canada Goose

107/20/2026

Mallard

107/20/2026

Hooded Merganser

17/20/2026

Mourning Dove

27/20/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

27/20/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

27/20/2026

Osprey

47/20/2026

American Robin

27/20/2026

American Goldfinch

27/20/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

67/20/2026

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 Claireville CA for birding?
The best months to visit Claireville CA for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Claireville CA?
Notable species at Claireville CA include Canada Goose, Mallard, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Wild Turkey. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Claireville CA?
Birding at Claireville CA is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Claireville CA?
Claireville CA offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.