Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Port Glasgow Marina

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Port Glasgow Marina is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Ring-billed Gull, and Song Sparrow 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

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

5/30/2026Mosa Forest--Skunk's Misery1 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

5/29/2026Flooded Field N of West Lorne1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

5/29/2026Centreville Dr, Southwest Middlesex CA-ON1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

5/29/2026Centreville Dr, Southwest Middlesex CA-ON1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

5/28/2026Keith McLean Conservation Lands1 observed

Connecticut Warbler

Oporornis agilis

5/25/2026Rondeau PP--Pony Barn1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

5/24/2026Sitler Woods (TTLT)3 observed

Cerulean Warbler

Setophaga cerulea

5/24/2026Sitler Woods (TTLT)3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

15/29/2026

Killdeer

15/29/2026

Turkey Vulture

35/29/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/29/2026

Least Flycatcher

15/29/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/29/2026

Bank Swallow

25/29/2026

Purple Martin

35/29/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

15/29/2026

Gray Catbird

15/29/2026

American Robin

15/29/2026

Field Sparrow

15/29/2026

Song Sparrow

15/29/2026

Baltimore Oriole

15/29/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

15/29/2026

Common Grackle

35/29/2026

Common Yellowthroat

15/29/2026

American Redstart

15/29/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

15/29/2026

Chestnut-sided Warbler

15/29/2026

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 Glasgow Marina for birding?
The best months to visit Port Glasgow Marina for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Port Glasgow Marina?
Notable species at Port Glasgow Marina include Canada Goose, Ring-billed Gull, Song Sparrow, Red-winged Blackbird, Bufflehead. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Port Glasgow Marina?
Birding at Port Glasgow Marina is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Port Glasgow Marina?
Port Glasgow Marina offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.