Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

London - Fanshawe CA

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

London - Fanshawe CA is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 260 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and American Black Duck 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

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

7/21/2026Thames Corridor- Jane St.1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

7/21/2026Coldstream Quarry/Lobo Quarry2 observed

Redhead

Aythya americana

7/21/2026Middlesex--Medway Rd Gravel Pit Pond1 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

7/20/2026London--Dingman Constructed Wetland2 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

7/18/2026London--Dingman Constructed Wetland1 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

7/17/2026London--Dingman Constructed Wetland4 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

7/17/2026Thames Corridor- Jane St.1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

7/15/2026London--Thames River Guy Lombardo Bridge5 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

7/14/2026Komoka Provincial Park--north side (Komoka Rd access)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

97/13/2026

Ring-billed Gull

27/13/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

57/13/2026

Bald Eagle

17/13/2026

Gray Catbird

17/13/2026

American Robin

17/13/2026

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 London - Fanshawe CA for birding?
The best months to visit London - Fanshawe CA for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at London - Fanshawe CA?
Notable species at London - Fanshawe CA include Canada Goose, Mallard, American Black Duck, Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at London - Fanshawe CA?
Birding at London - Fanshawe CA is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at London - Fanshawe CA?
London - Fanshawe CA offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.