River/Riparian birding habitat

Perch Creek Habitat Management Area

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
River/Riparian
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Perch Creek Habitat Management Area is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Downy Woodpecker 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

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

4/15/2026Blue Point1 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

4/15/2026Sarnia--Camp Saredaca1 observed

Little Gull

Hydrocoloeus minutus

4/15/2026Sarnia--Canatara Park1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/15/2026Sarnia--Canatara Park1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

4/15/2026Sarnia--Canatara Park1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

4/14/2026500 Zone Street, Plympton-Wyoming, Ontario, CA (42.943, -82.115)1 observed

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Polioptila caerulea

4/14/2026Sarnia--Canatara Park1 observed

Sora

Porzana carolina

4/14/2026Forest Sewage Lagoons1 observed

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

4/14/2026Forest Sewage Lagoons1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

4/14/2026Sarnia--Canatara Park (Lake Chipican)1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

4/13/2026Corunna Base3 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

4/13/2026Lakeport SP--Day Use Area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

44/14/2026

Killdeer

24/14/2026

Broad-winged Hawk

24/14/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/14/2026

Blue Jay

84/14/2026

American Crow

14/14/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

4/14/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

44/14/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

84/14/2026

Brown Thrasher

14/14/2026

American Robin

104/14/2026

White-throated Sparrow

54/14/2026

Song Sparrow

84/14/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

4/14/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

4/14/2026

Northern Cardinal

64/14/2026

Mallard

14/13/2026

Horned Grebe

14/13/2026

Turkey Vulture

24/9/2026

Common Raven

14/9/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

    Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Perch Creek Habitat Management Area for birding?
The best months to visit Perch Creek Habitat Management Area for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Perch Creek Habitat Management Area?
Notable species at Perch Creek Habitat Management Area include Canada Goose, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Blue Jay. The area supports river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Perch Creek Habitat Management Area?
Birding at Perch Creek Habitat Management Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Perch Creek Habitat Management Area?
Perch Creek Habitat Management Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.