Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Mersea Rd 21 fields

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Mersea Rd 21 fields is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 244 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts American Kestrel, Horned Lark, and Lapland Longspur 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

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

5/31/2026Point Pelee NP--The Dunes1 observed

Cerulean Warbler

Setophaga cerulea

5/31/2026Point Pelee NP--The Dunes1 observed

Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

5/31/2026Point Pelee NP--The Dunes1 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

5/31/2026Essex Sewage Lagoons (eastern)10 observed

Little Gull

Hydrocoloeus minutus

5/30/2026Hillman Marsh CA--East Beach Rd access1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

5/30/2026Kingsville Dock1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

5/30/2026Point Pelee NP--Woodland Nature Trail2 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

5/30/2026Leamington--onion fields between Hillman Marsh and Point Pelee7 observed

Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

5/29/2026Point Pelee NP* general (use more precise loc.)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

215/25/2026

Mallard

95/25/2026

Mourning Dove

75/25/2026

Killdeer

105/25/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

25/25/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/25/2026

Bald Eagle

45/25/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/25/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/25/2026

Willow Flycatcher

15/25/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/25/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/25/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

25/25/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

25/25/2026

Horned Lark

115/25/2026

Tree Swallow

45/25/2026

Purple Martin

25/25/2026

Barn Swallow

55/25/2026

Cliff Swallow

35/25/2026

European Starling

185/25/2026

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 Mersea Rd 21 fields for birding?
The best months to visit Mersea Rd 21 fields for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Mersea Rd 21 fields?
Notable species at Mersea Rd 21 fields include American Kestrel, Horned Lark, Lapland Longspur, Canada Goose, Gadwall. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Mersea Rd 21 fields?
Birding at Mersea Rd 21 fields is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Mersea Rd 21 fields?
Mersea Rd 21 fields offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.