Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ottawa - Greenbelt Trail 10

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Ottawa - Greenbelt Trail 10 is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, and Dark-eyed Junco 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

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

7/21/20263063 Harbison Road, Ottawa, Ontario, CA (45.133, -75.816)1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

7/21/2026Spring Street1 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

7/21/2026Ottawa--Andrew Haydon Park1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

7/20/2026Parc de la Gatineau--étang du stationnement P81 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

7/20/2026Ottawa--Constance Bay2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

77/10/2026

Mallard

27/10/2026

Mourning Dove

37/10/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

27/10/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/10/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

17/10/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

17/10/2026

Gray Catbird

27/10/2026

American Robin

27/10/2026

Cedar Waxwing

27/10/2026

American Goldfinch

17/10/2026

Song Sparrow

17/10/2026

Baltimore Oriole

17/10/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

17/10/2026

Common Grackle

47/10/2026

Common Yellowthroat

17/10/2026

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

27/10/2026

Black-billed Cuckoo

17/8/2026

Ring-billed Gull

37/8/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

17/8/2026

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 Ottawa - Greenbelt Trail 10 for birding?
The best months to visit Ottawa - Greenbelt Trail 10 for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Ottawa - Greenbelt Trail 10?
Notable species at Ottawa - Greenbelt Trail 10 include American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, Dark-eyed Junco, Northern Cardinal, Common Raven. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Ottawa - Greenbelt Trail 10?
Birding at Ottawa - Greenbelt Trail 10 is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Ottawa - Greenbelt Trail 10?
Ottawa - Greenbelt Trail 10 offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.