Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Lakefield Sewage Lagoons

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Lakefield Sewage Lagoons is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 230 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Red-tailed Hawk, American Crow, and Black-capped Chickadee 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

Cerulean Warbler

Setophaga cerulea

5/30/2026Atlas square 17TQK14 - Peterborough County, 17TQK14: 44.58336, -78.282851 observed

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

5/30/2026Lakefield Water Tower Trails2 observed

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Polioptila caerulea

5/29/2026Hammer Family Nature Preserve--West (Kawartha Land Trust)1 observed

American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

5/29/20261Home yard1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

5/29/2026Lakefield Sewage Lagoons1 observed

Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

5/27/2026Drummond--Lang-Hastings Trail btw Providence Line & Heritage Rd.1 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

5/26/2026KB-MC Yard Lakefield, Ontario1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

55/29/2026

Wood Duck

275/29/2026

Mallard

425/29/2026

Bufflehead

15/29/2026

Ring-billed Gull

55/29/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

15/29/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/29/2026

American Crow

15/29/2026

Bank Swallow

35/29/2026

Tree Swallow

305/29/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

25/29/2026

Barn Swallow

55/29/2026

Cliff Swallow

15/29/2026

Northern House Wren

15/29/2026

Song Sparrow

15/29/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

5/29/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

25/29/2026

Northern Cardinal

15/29/2026

Turkey Vulture

25/28/2026

Osprey

25/28/2026

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 Lakefield Sewage Lagoons for birding?
The best months to visit Lakefield Sewage Lagoons for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Lakefield Sewage Lagoons?
Notable species at Lakefield Sewage Lagoons include Red-tailed Hawk, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, European Starling, Dark-eyed Junco. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lakefield Sewage Lagoons?
Birding at Lakefield Sewage Lagoons is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Lakefield Sewage Lagoons?
Lakefield Sewage Lagoons offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.