Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Kincardine Trails (Broadway Street)

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Kincardine Trails (Broadway Street) is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Hooded Merganser, and Blue Jay 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

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

6/2/2026MacGregor Point Provincial Park, Saugeen Shores CA-ON 44.39651, -81.495001 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

5/29/2026MacGregor Point Provincial Park--Tower Trail1 observed

Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

5/28/2026MacGregor Point Provincial Park, Saugeen Shores CA-ON 44.41565, -81.47412 Site #1481 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

5/28/2026Chalmers Pond1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/27/2026MacGregor Point Provincial Park--Visitor Centre & Boardwalk Loop2 observed

Chuck-will's-widow

Antrostomus carolinensis

5/27/2026MacGregor Point Provincial Park--Old Shore Road Trail N of Visitor Centre1 observed

Connecticut Warbler

Oporornis agilis

5/25/2026MacGregor Point Provincial Park--Algonquin Campground1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

16/2/2026

Mourning Dove

16/2/2026

Common Raven

36/2/2026

Barn Swallow

26/2/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

46/2/2026

Common Grackle

16/2/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

36/2/2026

Clay-colored Sparrow

16/2/2026

Savannah Sparrow

26/2/2026

Canada Goose

126/2/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

16/2/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

16/2/2026

Blue Jay

46/2/2026

American Crow

26/2/2026

Northern House Wren

16/2/2026

European Starling

106/2/2026

American Robin

66/2/2026

American Goldfinch

26/2/2026

Song Sparrow

36/2/2026

Mourning Warbler

16/2/2026

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 Kincardine Trails (Broadway Street) for birding?
The best months to visit Kincardine Trails (Broadway Street) for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Kincardine Trails (Broadway Street)?
Notable species at Kincardine Trails (Broadway Street) include Canada Goose, Hooded Merganser, Blue Jay, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Kincardine Trails (Broadway Street)?
Birding at Kincardine Trails (Broadway Street) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Kincardine Trails (Broadway Street)?
Kincardine Trails (Broadway Street) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.