Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ottawa - Moodie Drive Quarry

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Ottawa - Moodie Drive Quarry is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 237 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest 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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

6/3/2026Ottawa--Shirley's Bay (boat launch)1 observed

Golden-winged Warbler

Vermivora chrysoptera

6/3/2026Parc de la Gatineau--Relais Plein Air1 observed

Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

6/3/2026Rapides Deschênes (incluant Parc)1 observed

Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

6/2/2026Britannia CA--Filtration Plant/Point1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

6/2/2026Britannia CA--Filtration Plant/Point1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

86/1/2026

Wood Duck

16/1/2026

Gadwall

26/1/2026

Mallard

396/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

216/1/2026

American Herring Gull

46/1/2026

Common Tern

26/1/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

16/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

16/1/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/1/2026

Belted Kingfisher

16/1/2026

Barn Swallow

16/1/2026

Brown Thrasher

16/1/2026

American Robin

16/1/2026

Cedar Waxwing

66/1/2026

American Goldfinch

16/1/2026

Song Sparrow

26/1/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

46/1/2026

Common Grackle

26/1/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

16/1/2026

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 - Moodie Drive Quarry for birding?
The best months to visit Ottawa - Moodie Drive Quarry for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Ottawa - Moodie Drive Quarry?
Notable species at Ottawa - Moodie Drive Quarry include Boreal Chickadee, Spruce Grouse, Gray Jay, Black-backed Woodpecker, White-winged Crossbill. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Ottawa - Moodie Drive Quarry?
Birding at Ottawa - Moodie Drive Quarry is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Ottawa - Moodie Drive Quarry?
Ottawa - Moodie Drive Quarry offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.