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

Redhead

Aythya americana

7/15/2026Long Point--Birds Canada Headquarters Property1 observed

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

7/15/2026Long Point--Birds Canada Headquarters Property4 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

7/15/2026Long Point--Birds Canada Headquarters Property4 observed

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

7/15/2026Long Point--Causeway2 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

7/13/2026Cockshutt Rd Flooded Field (1km S of Burtch Rd)1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

7/13/2026Cockshutt Rd Flooded Field (1km S of Burtch Rd)1 observed

Wilson's Snipe

Gallinago delicata

7/12/2026Cockshutt Rd Flooded Field (1km S of Burtch Rd)1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

7/6/2026Long Point--'New' Provincial Park1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

7/5/2026Parent's Place1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

347/13/2026

Wood Duck

177/13/2026

Mallard

277/13/2026

Mourning Dove

67/13/2026

Killdeer

27/13/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

17/13/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

27/13/2026

Ring-billed Gull

27/13/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/13/2026

Turkey Vulture

17/13/2026

Belted Kingfisher

17/13/2026

Eastern Kingbird

27/13/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

27/13/2026

Blue Jay

17/13/2026

Tree Swallow

27/13/2026

Barn Swallow

37/13/2026

European Starling

127/13/2026

Gray Catbird

17/13/2026

American Robin

77/13/2026

American Goldfinch

47/13/2026

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.