Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

London - Kilally Meadows ESA

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

London - Kilally Meadows ESA is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Goldeneye 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

47/11/2026

Mallard

47/11/2026

Osprey

27/11/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

27/11/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/11/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/11/2026

Eastern Kingbird

17/11/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

37/11/2026

Blue Jay

17/11/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

27/11/2026

Gray Catbird

37/11/2026

American Robin

27/11/2026

Cedar Waxwing

47/11/2026

Song Sparrow

27/11/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

37/11/2026

Common Grackle

27/11/2026

American Redstart

37/11/2026

Northern Cardinal

17/11/2026

Wild Turkey

27/10/2026

Turkey Vulture

77/10/2026

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