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Lynde Shores CA - Cranberry Marsh

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, dawn to dusk

About This Location

Lynde Shores CA - Cranberry Marsh is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 299 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Wood 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Northern Shoveler

Spatula clypeata

6/2/2026Markham--Reesor Pond2 observed

Brewster's Warbler (hybrid)

Vermivora chrysoptera x cyanoptera (F1 hybrid)

6/1/2026Pickering--Glen Major Forest1 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

6/1/2026Port Darlington East Beach Park2 observed

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

6/1/2026Rouge National Urban Park--Glen Rouge Campground/Mast Trail1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

5/31/2026Rosetta McClain Gardens1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

5/31/2026East Point Park1 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

5/31/2026Darlington Provincial Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

76/1/2026

Mute Swan

26/1/2026

Wood Duck

16/1/2026

Mallard

26/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

16/1/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

16/1/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/1/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

36/1/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

16/1/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

36/1/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

26/1/2026

Blue Jay

16/1/2026

American Crow

16/1/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

46/1/2026

Bank Swallow

96/1/2026

Tree Swallow

66/1/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

16/1/2026

Gray Catbird

36/1/2026

American Robin

16/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

    Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

  4. 4

    Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.

  5. 5

    Peak spring migration runs mid-May in this region — plan visits around this window for maximum species diversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Lynde Shores CA - Cranberry Marsh for birding?
The best months to visit Lynde Shores CA - Cranberry Marsh for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Lynde Shores CA - Cranberry Marsh?
Notable species at Lynde Shores CA - Cranberry Marsh include Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Wood Duck, Mallard, Bufflehead, Mourning Dove, Red-tailed Hawk, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Blue Jay, American Crow. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lynde Shores CA - Cranberry Marsh?
Birding at Lynde Shores CA - Cranberry Marsh is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at Lynde Shores CA - Cranberry Marsh?
There is no entrance fee at Lynde Shores CA - Cranberry Marsh. Hours: Open daily, dawn to dusk.
What amenities are available at Lynde Shores CA - Cranberry Marsh?
Lynde Shores CA - Cranberry Marsh offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.