Coastal birding habitat

Fort Erie - Waverly Beach

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Fort Erie - Waverly Beach is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 233 species recorded on eBird. This coastal 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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

5/31/2026Beaver Island SP2 observed

Barred Owl

Strix varia

5/30/2026Niagara Falls general location used for sensitive species1 observed

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

5/30/2026Humberstone Marsh CA1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

5/30/2026Niagara--Upper Falls (NY)13 observed

Northern Shoveler

Spatula clypeata

5/30/20262076 White Road, Port Colborne, Ontario, CA (42.912, -79.184)2 observed

Canvasback

Aythya valisineria

5/29/2026Old Stone Chimney1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

5/29/2026College Rd1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

5/28/2026Fort Erie--Cherry Hill GC1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/27/2026Wainfleet Bog2 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

5/27/2026Amherst SP & Glen Park1 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

5/27/2026University at Buffalo (North Campus)--east side1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

5/26/2026Schisler Rd2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

25/29/2026

Ring-billed Gull

25/29/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

35/29/2026

Barn Swallow

55/29/2026

European Starling

35/29/2026

American Robin

15/29/2026

Song Sparrow

35/29/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

25/29/2026

Common Tern

45/21/2026

Baltimore Oriole

15/21/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

35/21/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

15/19/2026

Killdeer

45/19/2026

American Herring Gull

25/19/2026

Caspian Tern

25/19/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

15/19/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

35/19/2026

Northern Flicker

25/19/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/19/2026

Purple Martin

55/19/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Fort Erie - Waverly Beach for birding?
The best months to visit Fort Erie - Waverly Beach for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Fort Erie - Waverly Beach?
Notable species at Fort Erie - Waverly Beach include Sanderling, Brown Pelican, Osprey, Royal Tern, Willet. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Fort Erie - Waverly Beach?
Birding at Fort Erie - Waverly Beach is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Fort Erie - Waverly Beach?
Fort Erie - Waverly Beach offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.