Matchedash Bay - Lawson Line MTM Site

Ontario · Canada

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Habitat

Coastal

Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

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

Sanderling Brown Pelican Osprey Royal Tern Willet

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Black-backed Woodpecker

Picoides arcticus

3/6/2026Simcoe County Forest, Swaile Tract1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

3/6/2026Auto selected 44.68707, -79.860841 observed

Eastern Meadowlark

Sturnella magna

3/6/202621 Bachly Ave, Oro-Medonte CA-ON 44.64938, -79.671531 observed

Northern Flicker

Colaptes auratus

3/5/2026Orillia--JB Tudhhope Memorial Park1 observed

Pine Grosbeak

Pinicola enucleator

3/5/2026Lafontaine Rd E26 observed

Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

3/5/2026Simcoe County Forest, Swaile Tract1 observed

White-winged Crossbill

Loxia leucoptera

3/5/2026Simcoe County Forest, Swaile Tract2 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

3/5/2026Aberdeen Storm Water Pond1 observed

Northern Saw-whet Owl

Aegolius acadicus

3/4/2026Simcoe County Forest, Swaile Tract1 observed

Birding Tips

1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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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.