Lake birding habitat

Pittock Lake - Dam

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Pittock Lake - Dam is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Hooded Merganser, Common Merganser, and American Crow 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

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

7/14/2026William Scott Park, New Hamburg3 observed

Solitary Sandpiper (solitaria)

Tringa solitaria

7/12/2026William Scott Park, New Hamburg1 observed

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

7/12/2026Brant--Ducks Unlimited Pond2 observed

Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

7/12/2026Brant--Ducks Unlimited Pond1 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

7/10/20269th Conc Rd, W of E Quarter Townline Rd, Burford1 observed

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

7/8/2026Maple Dell Rd ( Hwy 13 - Middletown Line)1 observed

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

7/8/2026Middle Townline Rd/Hwy 53 Wetland at Kenny Creek1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

7/7/2026Stratford--Devon Street West Parkland1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

7/7/2026967119 Oxford-Waterloo Road, Wilmot, Ontario, CA (43.336, -80.581)1 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

7/6/2026Farmers Field By Federal White2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Robin

7/14/2026

Chimney Swift

237/14/2026

Killdeer

17/14/2026

Ring-billed Gull

37/14/2026

Mourning Dove

27/14/2026

Green Heron

17/14/2026

Belted Kingfisher

17/14/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/14/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

17/14/2026

Northern Flicker

27/14/2026

Eastern Kingbird

27/14/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

17/14/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

17/14/2026

Blue Jay

27/14/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

17/14/2026

Barn Swallow

27/14/2026

European Starling

17/14/2026

Gray Catbird

17/14/2026

House Sparrow

17/14/2026

American Goldfinch

47/14/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Pittock Lake - Dam for birding?
The best months to visit Pittock Lake - Dam for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Pittock Lake - Dam?
Notable species at Pittock Lake - Dam include Hooded Merganser, Common Merganser, American Crow, Canada Goose, Mallard. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Pittock Lake - Dam?
Birding at Pittock Lake - Dam is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Pittock Lake - Dam?
Pittock Lake - Dam offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.