Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Port Burwell - Monarch Landing

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Port Burwell - Monarch Landing is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 246 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Rock Pigeon, Mourning Dove, and Red-bellied 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

Great Egret

Ardea alba

6/2/2026Port Burwell--Harbour, Flats, &Town Beach1 observed

Golden-winged x Blue-winged Warbler (hybrid)

Vermivora chrysoptera x cyanoptera

5/31/2026Woodlot on 13th concession 42.767165 -80.5519481 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

5/31/2026Aylmer Sewage Lagoons (restricted access)1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

5/31/2026Aylmer Sewage Lagoons (restricted access)2 observed

Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

5/30/2026Long Point--Big Creek NWA1 observed

Brewster's Warbler (hybrid)

Vermivora chrysoptera x cyanoptera (F1 hybrid)

5/28/2026St. Williams Conservation Reserve1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

5/26/2026Long Point--Birds Canada Headquarters Property1 observed

White-eyed Vireo

Vireo griseus

5/26/2026Long Point--Birds Canada Headquarters Property1 observed

Golden-winged Warbler

Vermivora chrysoptera

5/26/2026St. Williams Conservation Reserve1 observed

Common Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor

5/25/2026Ruiter Home1 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

5/24/2026337 Hastings Drive, Norfolk, Ontario, CA (42.575, -80.471)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

25/22/2026

Wild Turkey

15/22/2026

Mourning Dove

45/22/2026

Black-billed Cuckoo

15/22/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

45/22/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

25/22/2026

Ring-billed Gull

35/22/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

35/22/2026

Turkey Vulture

65/22/2026

Osprey

15/22/2026

Bald Eagle

35/22/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

15/22/2026

Belted Kingfisher

15/22/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

15/22/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/22/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/22/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

25/22/2026

Northern Flicker

25/22/2026

Willow Flycatcher

15/22/2026

Least Flycatcher

15/22/2026

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 Port Burwell - Monarch Landing for birding?
The best months to visit Port Burwell - Monarch Landing for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Port Burwell - Monarch Landing?
Notable species at Port Burwell - Monarch Landing include Rock Pigeon, Mourning Dove, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Blue Jay. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Port Burwell - Monarch Landing?
Birding at Port Burwell - Monarch Landing is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Port Burwell - Monarch Landing?
Port Burwell - Monarch Landing offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.