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

Say's Phoebe

Sayornis saya

4/17/20261228–1480 Haskill Rd, Port Hope CA-ON 43.94064, -78.346891 observed

Bohemian Waxwing

Bombycilla garrulus

4/17/2026Bailieboro--Second Line Rd flooded fields9 observed

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

4/17/2026Bailieboro--Second Line Rd flooded fields1 observed

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

4/17/2026Bailieboro--Second Line Rd flooded fields30 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

4/17/2026702–778 Drummond Line, Otonabee-South Monaghan CA-ON 44.20864, -78.201362 observed

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

4/17/2026739–791 County Road 2, Bailieboro CA-ON 44.14901, -78.285081 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

4/17/2026394–424 2nd Line, Otonabee-South Monaghan CA-ON 44.15274, -78.322641 observed

Sora

Porzana carolina

4/17/202635 Fifth Line, Otonabee-South Monaghan CA-ON 44.18059, -78.373291 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Bufflehead

64/15/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

164/15/2026

Killdeer

4/15/2026

Caspian Tern

34/15/2026

Brown Creeper

24/15/2026

Long-tailed Duck

124/15/2026

Canada Goose

14/14/2026

Mallard

44/14/2026

Lesser Scaup

274/14/2026

Mourning Dove

14/14/2026

Ring-billed Gull

304/14/2026

American Herring Gull

44/14/2026

Horned Grebe

24/14/2026

Red-necked Grebe

14/14/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

44/14/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

14/14/2026

Barn Swallow

34/14/2026

European Starling

14/14/2026

American Robin

84/14/2026

House Finch

14/14/2026

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.