Lake birding habitat

Fanshawe Lake

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

7/21/2026London--Western University campus1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

7/21/2026Thames Corridor- Jane St.1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

7/21/2026Coldstream Quarry/Lobo Quarry2 observed

Redhead

Aythya americana

7/21/2026Middlesex--Medway Rd Gravel Pit Pond1 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

7/20/2026London--Dingman Constructed Wetland2 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

7/18/2026London--Dingman Constructed Wetland1 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

7/17/2026London--Dingman Constructed Wetland4 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

7/17/2026Thames Corridor- Jane St.1 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

7/14/2026Komoka Provincial Park--north side (Komoka Rd access)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

217/21/2026

Mallard

357/21/2026

Killdeer

17/21/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

27/21/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

17/21/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

27/21/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

27/21/2026

Ring-billed Gull

47/21/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

207/21/2026

Great Egret

137/21/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/21/2026

Northern Flicker

17/21/2026

Eastern Kingbird

47/21/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

17/21/2026

Barn Swallow

67/21/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

17/21/2026

Gray Catbird

17/21/2026

Eastern Bluebird

17/21/2026

American Robin

77/21/2026

Cedar Waxwing

37/21/2026

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.