Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Kingston - Marshlands CA

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Kingston - Marshlands CA is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 230 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, and Downy Woodpecker 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

Brant

Branta bernicla

6/1/2026Amherst Island--Martin Edwards Reserve (AKA KFN property)11 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

6/1/2026Amherst Island--Martin Edwards Reserve (AKA KFN property)1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

6/1/2026Burbrook Road Trail1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

6/1/2026Davis Tannery1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

5/31/202614375 Front Rd, Loyalist CA-ON (44.1416,-76.7975)1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

5/31/2026Waterloo Subdivision / Trillium Ridge Park, Kingston CA-ON (44.2, x -76.55)

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

5/31/2026Kingston--Lemoine Point CA1 observed

Bay-breasted Warbler

Setophaga castanea

5/31/2026Kingston--Lemoine Point CA1 observed

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

5/31/2026Kingston--Lemoine Point CA1 observed

Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

5/31/2026Kingston--Lemoine Point CA2 observed

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

5/31/2026Amherst Island--Long Point Road Marshes and Village1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Ring-billed Gull

26/1/2026

American Herring Gull

16/1/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/1/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

36/1/2026

American Crow

26/1/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

56/1/2026

Northern House Wren

16/1/2026

European Starling

46/1/2026

Gray Catbird

46/1/2026

American Robin

16/1/2026

American Goldfinch

36/1/2026

Song Sparrow

26/1/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

66/1/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

16/1/2026

Common Grackle

26/1/2026

Common Yellowthroat

26/1/2026

American Redstart

46/1/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

66/1/2026

Northern Cardinal

16/1/2026

Canada Goose

405/31/2026

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