Lake birding habitat

Port Colborne - Mud Lake

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Port Colborne - Mud Lake is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This lake 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

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

6/3/2026Neff Road and Second Concession1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

6/3/2026Neff Road and Second Concession1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

6/2/2026Barker & Main1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

6/2/2026Willson Road south of Garringer Rd, Wainfleet1 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

6/2/2026Willson Road south of Garringer Rd, Wainfleet1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

6/2/2026Willodell by Schisler1 observed

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

6/2/2026Port Colborne--Morgan's Point CA1 observed

Cerulean Warbler

Setophaga cerulea

6/1/2026Concession Four Rd. Silverdale1 observed

Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

6/1/2026Niagara Falls KOA1 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

6/1/2026Port Colborne--Morgan's Point CA1 observed

Barred Owl

Strix varia

5/31/2026St. John's CA1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

256/2/2026

Mourning Dove

16/2/2026

Great Egret

36/2/2026

Great Blue Heron

26/2/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

26/2/2026

Willow Flycatcher

16/2/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

16/2/2026

Gray Catbird

16/2/2026

American Goldfinch

16/2/2026

Song Sparrow

26/2/2026

Swamp Sparrow

16/2/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

106/2/2026

Northern Cardinal

16/2/2026

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

16/2/2026

Marsh Wren

15/29/2026

Cedar Waxwing

25/29/2026

Common Yellowthroat

25/29/2026

American Robin

25/26/2026

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 Port Colborne - Mud Lake for birding?
The best months to visit Port Colborne - Mud Lake for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Port Colborne - Mud Lake?
Notable species at Port Colborne - Mud Lake include Common Loon, Bald Eagle, Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, Bufflehead. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Port Colborne - Mud Lake?
Birding at Port Colborne - Mud Lake is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Port Colborne - Mud Lake?
Port Colborne - Mud Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.