Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Lindsay Sewage Lagoons

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Lindsay Sewage Lagoons is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts American Herring Gull, American Crow, and Common Raven 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

Eurasian Collared-Dove

Streptopelia decaocto

5/31/2026Home (Riley-Huculiak), Ennismore1 observed

Great Egret

Ardea alba

5/31/20263290 Highway 35, Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, CA (44.373, -78.779)1 observed

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

5/31/2026114 O'Reilly Lane, Little Britain, Ontario, CA (44.257, -78.763)1 observed

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

5/30/2026706–814 Pigeon Lake Rd, Kawartha Lakes CA-ON 44.37653, -78.631401 observed

American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

5/30/2026706–814 Pigeon Lake Rd, Kawartha Lakes CA-ON 44.37653, -78.631401 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

5/30/2026706–814 Pigeon Lake Rd, Kawartha Lakes CA-ON 44.37653, -78.631401 observed

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Polioptila caerulea

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

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

5/29/2026Gil-Mar Road1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

5/27/2026Lindsay Sewage Lagoons1 observed

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

5/27/2026Cavan Monaghan--Jones Quarter Line (between Hayes and Bland Lines)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

45/29/2026

Trumpeter Swan

5/29/2026

Wood Duck

25/29/2026

Mallard

45/29/2026

Mourning Dove

35/29/2026

Chimney Swift

305/29/2026

Killdeer

15/29/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

15/29/2026

Ring-billed Gull

55/29/2026

Turkey Vulture

85/29/2026

Osprey

15/29/2026

Northern Flicker

15/29/2026

Willow Flycatcher

15/29/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/29/2026

Blue Jay

25/29/2026

American Crow

55/29/2026

Bank Swallow

85/29/2026

Tree Swallow

55/29/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

25/29/2026

Barn Swallow

355/29/2026

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