Cooper Marsh CA (Marais de Cooper)

Ontario · Canada

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Habitat

Wetland

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Cooper Marsh CA (Marais de Cooper) is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This 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

Great Blue Heron Red-winged Blackbird Mallard Green Heron Virginia Rail

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

4/17/2026Parc de l'Île-Russel1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

4/15/2026SAINT-ANICET_Montée Quesnel4 observed

Great Egret

Ardea alba

4/14/2026Macdonald-Cartier Fwy, South Glengarry CA-ON (45.0633,-74.6888)1 observed

Pine Grosbeak

Pinicola enucleator

4/13/2026Parc Thomas-Monro1 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

4/12/2026960–998 CR-40, Constable US-NY 44.98298, -74.332881 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

4/12/2026Hamilton Island Woods2 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

4/12/2026Chapman Rd - Fort Covington2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

14/17/2026

Wild Turkey

14/17/2026

Osprey

34/17/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

14/17/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/17/2026

Eastern Phoebe

44/17/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

64/17/2026

European Starling

34/17/2026

American Robin

24/17/2026

House Sparrow

24/17/2026

American Goldfinch

14/17/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

34/17/2026

Song Sparrow

14/17/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

54/17/2026

Rusty Blackbird

34/17/2026

Common Grackle

34/17/2026

Northern Cardinal

14/17/2026

Mallard

14/17/2026

Ring-billed Gull

14/17/2026

American Bittern

14/17/2026

Birding Tips

1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Cooper Marsh CA (Marais de Cooper) for birding?▼

The best months to visit Cooper Marsh CA (Marais de Cooper) for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Cooper Marsh CA (Marais de Cooper)?▼

Notable species at Cooper Marsh CA (Marais de Cooper) include Great Blue Heron, Red-winged Blackbird, Mallard, Green Heron, Virginia Rail. The area supports wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Cooper Marsh CA (Marais de Cooper)?▼

Birding at Cooper Marsh CA (Marais de Cooper) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Cooper Marsh CA (Marais de Cooper)?▼

Cooper Marsh CA (Marais de Cooper) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.