Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Hawk Cliff

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Hawk Cliff is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 245 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest 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

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

5/31/2026Aylmer Sewage Lagoons (restricted access)1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

5/31/2026Aylmer Sewage Lagoons (restricted access)2 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/29/2026Port Stanley--River Mouth & Beaches2 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

5/29/2026Port Stanley--Sewage Lagoons1 observed

Redhead

Aythya americana

5/25/2026Belmont Sewage Lagoons2 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

5/24/2026Belmont Sewage Lagoons1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Turkey Vulture

15/31/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/31/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/31/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

25/31/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/31/2026

Blue Jay

15/31/2026

American Crow

15/31/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

15/31/2026

Bank Swallow

85/31/2026

European Starling

15/31/2026

Gray Catbird

25/31/2026

Veery

15/31/2026

Wood Thrush

15/31/2026

Eastern Towhee

15/31/2026

Baltimore Oriole

25/31/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

25/31/2026

Common Grackle

15/31/2026

American Redstart

25/31/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

75/31/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.

  2. 2

    Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Hawk Cliff for birding?
The best months to visit Hawk Cliff for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Hawk Cliff?
Notable species at Hawk Cliff include Boreal Chickadee, Spruce Grouse, Gray Jay, Black-backed Woodpecker, White-winged Crossbill. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Hawk Cliff?
Birding at Hawk Cliff is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Hawk Cliff?
Hawk Cliff offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.