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

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

6/1/2026Cobourg--Harbour1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

5/31/2026Large Tooth/Hog Nose Loop (44.103, -78.06)1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

5/31/2026Home--North Shore Dr E (Private Property)14 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

5/30/2026Home--North Shore Dr E (Private Property)1 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

5/28/2026Cobourg--Harbour1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

5/28/2026Home--North Shore Dr E (Private Property)1 observed

Horned Grebe

Podiceps auritus

5/28/2026Port Hope--Harbour1 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

5/27/2026Calnan Rd Pond1 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

5/26/2026Newcastle--Samuel Wilmot Nature Reserve1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

5/26/2026

Mute Swan

5/26/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

5/26/2026

Mourning Dove

5/26/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

5/26/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

5/26/2026

Tree Swallow

5/26/2026

American Robin

5/26/2026

American Goldfinch

5/26/2026

Song Sparrow

5/26/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

5/26/2026

Common Yellowthroat

5/26/2026

Mallard

55/25/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

15/25/2026

Ring-billed Gull

35/25/2026

American Herring Gull

35/25/2026

Caspian Tern

15/25/2026

Great Egret

15/25/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/25/2026

Belted Kingfisher

45/25/2026

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.