Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Port Perry - Nonquon Sewage Lagoons

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Port Perry - Nonquon Sewage Lagoons is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 244 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Mourning Dove 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

7/15/2026Pickering--Glen Major Forest4 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

7/11/2026Sunderland--lagoons1 observed

Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

7/5/2026Ballyduff Trails (Kawartha Land Trust)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

157/17/2026

Trumpeter Swan

67/17/2026

Wood Duck

87/17/2026

Mallard

157/17/2026

Common Gallinule

17/17/2026

Killdeer

147/17/2026

Semipalmated Plover

17/17/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

57/17/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

17/17/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

67/17/2026

Black Tern

257/17/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

17/17/2026

Cedar Waxwing

207/17/2026

American Goldfinch

47/17/2026

Song Sparrow

17/17/2026

Least Sandpiper

137/11/2026

Osprey

37/11/2026

Belted Kingfisher

17/11/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/11/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/11/2026

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 Perry - Nonquon Sewage Lagoons for birding?
The best months to visit Port Perry - Nonquon Sewage Lagoons for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Port Perry - Nonquon Sewage Lagoons?
Notable species at Port Perry - Nonquon Sewage Lagoons include Boreal Chickadee, Spruce Grouse, Gray Jay, Black-backed Woodpecker, White-winged Crossbill. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Port Perry - Nonquon Sewage Lagoons?
Birding at Port Perry - Nonquon Sewage Lagoons is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Port Perry - Nonquon Sewage Lagoons?
Port Perry - Nonquon Sewage Lagoons offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.