Port Hope - A.K.Sculthorp Memorial Woodland Marsh

Ontario · Canada

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Habitat

WetlandForest

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Port Hope - A.K.Sculthorp Memorial Woodland Marsh is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 212 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and forest habitat attracts Mallard, Greater Scaup, and Common Goldeneye 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

Mallard Greater Scaup Common Goldeneye Mourning Dove Red-bellied Woodpecker

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

4/15/2026Bailieboro--Second Line Rd flooded fields41 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/15/2026!Newman "Nature Preserve" (private)2 observed

Say's Phoebe

Sayornis saya

4/15/2026Haskill Rd1 observed

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

4/14/2026Dodd's Rd1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/14/202649 Whitfield Rd, Otonabee-South Monaghan CA-ON (44.2052,-78.3824)1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

4/13/2026Bailieboro--Second Line Rd flooded fields6 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

4/13/2026Bailieboro--Second Line Rd flooded fields2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

14/14/2026

Mute Swan

24/14/2026

Mallard

14/14/2026

Bufflehead

44/14/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

14/14/2026

Ring-billed Gull

14/14/2026

Turkey Vulture

84/14/2026

Belted Kingfisher

34/14/2026

American Crow

14/14/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

24/14/2026

Brown Creeper

14/14/2026

American Robin

14/14/2026

American Goldfinch

14/14/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

14/14/2026

White-throated Sparrow

14/14/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

14/14/2026

Common Grackle

14/14/2026

Northern Cardinal

14/14/2026

Long-tailed Duck

104/13/2026

Mourning Dove

34/13/2026

Birding Tips

1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Port Hope - A.K.Sculthorp Memorial Woodland Marsh for birding?▼

The best months to visit Port Hope - A.K.Sculthorp Memorial Woodland Marsh for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Port Hope - A.K.Sculthorp Memorial Woodland Marsh?▼

Notable species at Port Hope - A.K.Sculthorp Memorial Woodland Marsh include Mallard, Greater Scaup, Common Goldeneye, Mourning Dove, Red-bellied Woodpecker. The area supports wetland, forest habitats.

How difficult is birding at Port Hope - A.K.Sculthorp Memorial Woodland Marsh?▼

Birding at Port Hope - A.K.Sculthorp Memorial Woodland Marsh is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Port Hope - A.K.Sculthorp Memorial Woodland Marsh?▼

Port Hope - A.K.Sculthorp Memorial Woodland Marsh offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.