Coastal birding habitat

Matchedash Bay - Lawson Line MTM Site

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Matchedash Bay - Lawson Line MTM Site is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Prairie Warbler

Setophaga discolor

6/3/2026Big Chute(general area)1 observed

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

6/3/2026Fraser Bank1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

6/3/2026Fraser Bank7 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

6/2/20265763–5801 Ninth Line N, Oro-Medonte CA-ON 44.68111, -79.665641 observed

Brewster's Warbler (hybrid)

Vermivora chrysoptera x cyanoptera (F1 hybrid)

5/31/2026Matchedash Bay--Cowan Trail 1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

5/31/2026Tiny Marsh--North/South Dike1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

15/28/2026

Sandhill Crane

25/28/2026

Osprey

15/28/2026

Barn Swallow

45/28/2026

Sedge Wren

15/28/2026

Cedar Waxwing

25/28/2026

Bobolink

15/28/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

35/28/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

15/28/2026

Mute Swan

15/27/2026

Least Bittern

15/27/2026

Willow Flycatcher

15/27/2026

Eastern Phoebe

15/27/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/27/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/27/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

25/27/2026

Blue Jay

25/27/2026

American Crow

25/27/2026

Tree Swallow

25/27/2026

European Starling

25/27/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Matchedash Bay - Lawson Line MTM Site for birding?
The best months to visit Matchedash Bay - Lawson Line MTM Site for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Matchedash Bay - Lawson Line MTM Site?
Notable species at Matchedash Bay - Lawson Line MTM Site include Sanderling, Brown Pelican, Osprey, Royal Tern, Willet. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Matchedash Bay - Lawson Line MTM Site?
Birding at Matchedash Bay - Lawson Line MTM Site is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Matchedash Bay - Lawson Line MTM Site?
Matchedash Bay - Lawson Line MTM Site offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.