Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Newcastle - Samuel Wilmot Nature Reserve

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Newcastle - Samuel Wilmot Nature Reserve is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Hairy Woodpecker, American Crow, and Black-capped Chickadee 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

Say's Phoebe

Sayornis saya

4/17/2026Haskill Rd1 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

4/17/2026Lynde Shores CA3 observed

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

4/17/2026McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve--Beaton Point1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/17/2026Oshawa--McLaughlin Bay/McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/17/2026Lynde Shores CA2 observed

Little Gull

Hydrocoloeus minutus

4/15/2026Oshawa--McLaughlin Bay/McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve3 observed

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

4/15/2026Whitby--Sobey's Pond1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

54/17/2026

Mallard

64/17/2026

Bufflehead

64/17/2026

Common Goldeneye

44/17/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

124/17/2026

Mourning Dove

24/17/2026

Killdeer

14/17/2026

Ring-billed Gull

204/17/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

564/17/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/17/2026

Turkey Vulture

34/17/2026

Belted Kingfisher

24/17/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/17/2026

Downy Woodpecker

24/17/2026

Northern Flicker

104/17/2026

Eastern Phoebe

24/17/2026

Blue Jay

44/17/2026

American Crow

34/17/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

24/17/2026

Tree Swallow

204/17/2026

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 Newcastle - Samuel Wilmot Nature Reserve for birding?
The best months to visit Newcastle - Samuel Wilmot Nature Reserve for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Newcastle - Samuel Wilmot Nature Reserve?
Notable species at Newcastle - Samuel Wilmot Nature Reserve include Hairy Woodpecker, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, American Robin, Dark-eyed Junco. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Newcastle - Samuel Wilmot Nature Reserve?
Birding at Newcastle - Samuel Wilmot Nature Reserve is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Newcastle - Samuel Wilmot Nature Reserve?
Newcastle - Samuel Wilmot Nature Reserve offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.