Lake birding habitat

Port Dover - Silver Lake

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Port Dover - Silver Lake is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Mallard, Redhead, and Ring-necked Duck 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

Golden-winged x Blue-winged Warbler (hybrid)

Vermivora chrysoptera x cyanoptera

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

Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

5/31/2026Long Point--LPBO Old Cut Research Station1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

5/31/2026Peacock Point2 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

5/30/2026Peacock Point3 observed

Redhead

Aythya americana

5/30/2026Peacock Point1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

5/30/2026Peacock Point1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

5/30/2026Long Point--LPBO Old Cut Research Station1 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

5/28/2026Selkirk Provincial Park1 observed

Brewster's Warbler (hybrid)

Vermivora chrysoptera x cyanoptera (F1 hybrid)

5/28/2026St. Williams Conservation Reserve1 observed

White-eyed Vireo

Vireo griseus

5/28/2026Long Point--Breakwater (restricted access)1 observed

Great Egret

Ardea alba

5/27/2026Selkirk Provincial Park2 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

5/27/2026Long Point--Breakwater (restricted access)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

125/27/2026

Trumpeter Swan

15/27/2026

Mallard

25/27/2026

Mourning Dove

35/27/2026

Killdeer

15/27/2026

Turkey Vulture

25/27/2026

Bald Eagle

15/27/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

15/27/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/27/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/27/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/27/2026

Blue Jay

85/27/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

25/27/2026

Tree Swallow

15/27/2026

Purple Martin

15/27/2026

Barn Swallow

25/27/2026

Northern House Wren

25/27/2026

European Starling

45/27/2026

Gray Catbird

35/27/2026

American Robin

45/27/2026

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 Dover - Silver Lake for birding?
The best months to visit Port Dover - Silver Lake for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Port Dover - Silver Lake?
Notable species at Port Dover - Silver Lake include Mallard, Redhead, Ring-necked Duck, Greater Scaup, Bufflehead. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Port Dover - Silver Lake?
Birding at Port Dover - Silver Lake is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Port Dover - Silver Lake?
Port Dover - Silver Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.