Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Hibou CA

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Hibou CA is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 212 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, and Mallard 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 Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

5/30/2026Shallow Lake2 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

5/30/2026Wiarton Sewage Lagoons1 observed

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

5/28/2026Hibou CA2 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

5/28/2026Grandma Lambe Dr, Meaford CA-ON 44.47799, -80.907311 observed

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

5/26/2026The Stone House1 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

5/25/2026Colpoy's beaver pond1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/25/2026Grandview Dr, Meaford10 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

5/25/2026Grandview Dr, Meaford6 observed

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

5/25/2026Cobble Beach1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

36/2/2026

Mallard

46/2/2026

Hooded Merganser

36/2/2026

Common Merganser

146/2/2026

Killdeer

36/2/2026

Semipalmated Plover

26/2/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

66/2/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

36/2/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

116/2/2026

Ring-billed Gull

256/2/2026

American Herring Gull

76/2/2026

Common Loon

16/2/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

16/2/2026

Bald Eagle

16/2/2026

Belted Kingfisher

16/2/2026

Northern Flicker

26/2/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

16/2/2026

Alder Flycatcher

16/2/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

16/2/2026

Eastern Kingbird

26/2/2026

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 Hibou CA for birding?
The best months to visit Hibou CA for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Hibou CA?
Notable species at Hibou CA include Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, Mallard, Common Goldeneye, Mourning Dove. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Hibou CA?
Birding at Hibou CA is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Hibou CA?
Hibou CA offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.