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

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

7/15/2026Peanut Centre Nursery1 observed

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

7/15/2026Point Pelee NP--DeLaurier Homestead Trail1 observed

Common Raven

Corvus corax

7/14/20262344–2756 Gracey Side Rd, Lakeshore CA-ON 42.28424, -82.504954 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

7/12/2026Essex Sewage Lagoons (eastern)1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

7/12/2026Kingsville--Mettawas Park1 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

7/11/2026Essex Sewage Lagoons (eastern)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

97/12/2026

Horned Lark

67/12/2026

European Starling

27/12/2026

American Robin

17/12/2026

House Sparrow

27/12/2026

Eastern Meadowlark

17/12/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

17/12/2026

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.