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

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

7/16/2026Niagara--Waterfowl Observation Area1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

7/15/2026Home (Linwell Road)1 observed

Ruffed Grouse

Bonasa umbellus

7/15/2026Fashion Outlet Mall, ponds1 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

7/15/2026Lyons Creek, Niagara Falls1 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

7/14/2026St. Catharines-Fitzgerald Neighbourhood1 observed

Cerulean Warbler

Setophaga cerulea

7/11/20264501–4521 Concession Road Four, West Lincoln CA-ON 43.05514, -79.448911 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

7/11/2026Willodell by Schisler2 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

7/11/2026Point Abino--Marcy's Woods1 observed

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

7/10/2026Upper Niagara River1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

7/8/2026West Side Rowing Club1 observed

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

7/8/2026Fort Erie--Peace Bridge (Ontario side)1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

7/7/2026NFSP Overlook Parking Lot1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

27/11/2026

Mallard

47/11/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

17/11/2026

Great Egret

257/11/2026

Great Blue Heron

57/11/2026

Northern Flicker

17/11/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/11/2026

Marsh Wren

27/11/2026

Gray Catbird

17/11/2026

American Robin

17/11/2026

Cedar Waxwing

37/11/2026

Swamp Sparrow

27/11/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

37/11/2026

Common Yellowthroat

17/11/2026

Northern Cardinal

17/11/2026

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.