Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Cobourg - Harbour

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Cobourg - Harbour is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 255 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Mallard 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-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

6/1/2026Cobourg--Harbour1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

5/31/2026Large Tooth/Hog Nose Loop (44.103, -78.06)1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

5/31/2026Home--North Shore Dr E (Private Property)14 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

5/30/2026Home--North Shore Dr E (Private Property)1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco

Junco hyemalis

5/29/2026326 Old Percy Rd, Cramahe CA-ON 44.09300, -77.940731 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

5/28/2026Cobourg--Harbour1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

5/28/2026Home--North Shore Dr E (Private Property)1 observed

Horned Grebe

Podiceps auritus

5/28/2026Port Hope--Harbour1 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

5/27/2026Calnan Rd Pond1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

5/24/2026Home--North Shore Dr E (Private Property)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

56/1/2026

Mallard

16/1/2026

Mourning Dove

16/1/2026

Killdeer

16/1/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

126/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

306/1/2026

American Herring Gull

56/1/2026

Caspian Tern

46/1/2026

Common Tern

46/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

4006/1/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

76/1/2026

Belted Kingfisher

16/1/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

16/1/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

66/1/2026

Barn Swallow

26/1/2026

Song Sparrow

16/1/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

26/1/2026

Common Grackle

46/1/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

206/1/2026

American Robin

36/1/2026

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