Keith McLean Conservation Lands

Ontario · Canada

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Habitat

Boreal/TaigaForest

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Keith McLean Conservation Lands is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 263 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

Boreal Chickadee Spruce Grouse Gray Jay Black-backed Woodpecker White-winged Crossbill

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

5/30/2026Blenheim Sewage Lagoons (Restricted Access)1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

5/29/2026McArthur1 observed

Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

5/29/2026McArthur1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

5/29/2026Rondeau Provincial Park* general (use more precise loc.)1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

5/28/2026Keith McLean Conservation Lands1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

5/28/2026McArthur1 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

5/27/2026Erieau--McGeachy Pond CA1 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

5/27/2026Rondeau Provincial Park* general (use more precise loc.)1 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

5/26/2026Rondeau Provincial Park* general (use more precise loc.)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

75/28/2026

Mourning Dove

85/28/2026

Killdeer

35/28/2026

Turkey Vulture

125/28/2026

Osprey

15/28/2026

Northern Flicker

15/28/2026

Least Flycatcher

15/28/2026

Bank Swallow

15/28/2026

Tree Swallow

115/28/2026

Purple Martin

85/28/2026

Barn Swallow

45/28/2026

Cliff Swallow

15/28/2026

Winter Wren

15/28/2026

Marsh Wren

15/28/2026

Carolina Wren

15/28/2026

European Starling

45/28/2026

Gray Catbird

15/28/2026

American Robin

95/28/2026

House Sparrow

35/28/2026

House Finch

45/28/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.
2
Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.
3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Keith McLean Conservation Lands for birding?▼

The best months to visit Keith McLean Conservation Lands for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Keith McLean Conservation Lands?▼

Notable species at Keith McLean Conservation Lands 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 Keith McLean Conservation Lands?▼

Birding at Keith McLean Conservation Lands is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Keith McLean Conservation Lands?▼

Keith McLean Conservation Lands offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.