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

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

5/31/2026York Region Forest--North Tract3 observed

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

5/30/202623538 Weir's Sideroad, Georgina, Ontario, CA (44.271, -79.213)

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

5/30/2026Port Perry--Nonquon Sewage Lagoons1 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

5/27/2026York Region Forest--North Tract2 observed

Little Gull

Hydrocoloeus minutus

5/23/2026Rotary Sunrise Lake Park2 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

5/22/2026Port Perry--Nonquon Sewage Lagoons1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

505/30/2026

Trumpeter Swan

25/30/2026

Blue-winged Teal

25/30/2026

Mallard

205/30/2026

Lesser Scaup

35/30/2026

Hooded Merganser

15/30/2026

Chimney Swift

15/30/2026

Sandhill Crane

25/30/2026

Killdeer

15/30/2026

Semipalmated Plover

45/30/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

55/30/2026

Least Sandpiper

65/30/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

225/30/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/30/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/30/2026

Osprey

25/30/2026

Northern Harrier

15/30/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

15/30/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/30/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

15/30/2026

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.