Fanshawe Lake

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Fanshawe Lake is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Blue Jay, and American Crow 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

3/4/2026Dorchester Swamp1 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

3/4/2026London--Springbank Park1 observed

Harlequin Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

3/4/2026London--Greenway Park1 observed

Wood Duck

Aix sponsa

3/2/202635th line zorra2 observed

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

2/28/2026Medway Rd west of Adelaide St N, Middlesex, Ontario1 observed

Pied-billed Grebe

Podilymbus podiceps

2/28/2026London--Greenway Park1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

2/28/2026Field near eagles nest2 observed

Northern Flicker

Colaptes auratus

2/28/2026Wildwood CA1 observed

Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

2/28/2026London--Greenway Park1 observed

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

2/27/2026London--North London Athletic Fields1 observed

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

2/26/2026London--Greenway Park3 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

2/24/2026London--Greenway Park2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

42/21/2026

Blue Jay

22/21/2026

American Crow

32/21/2026

Brown Creeper

22/21/2026

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