Lake birding habitat

Erieau - McGeachy Pond CA

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Erieau - McGeachy Pond CA is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 262 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, and Bald Eagle 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

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

6/1/2026McArthur1 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

6/1/2026Blenheim Sewage Lagoons (Restricted Access)10 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

6/1/2026Rondeau PP--Beach (Access 1-9)1 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

6/1/2026Rondeau Provincial Park* general (use more precise loc.)1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

6/1/2026Rondeau Provincial Park* general (use more precise loc.)1 observed

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

5/31/2026Myslik Nature Preserve1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

5/31/2026Rondeau Provincial Park* general (use more precise loc.)1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

5/31/2026Rondeau Provincial Park* general (use more precise loc.)1 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

5/30/2026Blenheim Sewage Lagoons (Restricted Access)1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

5/29/2026McArthur1 observed

Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

5/29/2026McArthur1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

5/28/2026Keith McLean Conservation Lands1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

5/28/2026McArthur1 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

5/27/2026Erieau--McGeachy Pond CA1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mute Swan

116/1/2026

Wood Duck

26/1/2026

Common Gallinule

26/1/2026

Great Blue Heron

26/1/2026

Marsh Wren

26/1/2026

Canada Goose

45/30/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

35/30/2026

Killdeer

35/30/2026

Ring-billed Gull

15/30/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

45/30/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/30/2026

Alder Flycatcher

15/30/2026

Eastern Kingbird

55/30/2026

Philadelphia Vireo

15/30/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

45/30/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

45/30/2026

Tree Swallow

75/30/2026

Purple Martin

85/30/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

25/30/2026

Barn Swallow

35/30/2026

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 Erieau - McGeachy Pond CA for birding?
The best months to visit Erieau - McGeachy Pond CA for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Erieau - McGeachy Pond CA?
Notable species at Erieau - McGeachy Pond CA include Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, Bald Eagle, American Crow. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Erieau - McGeachy Pond CA?
Birding at Erieau - McGeachy Pond CA is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Erieau - McGeachy Pond CA?
Erieau - McGeachy Pond CA offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.