Wetland birding habitat

Rattray Marsh CA

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Rattray Marsh CA is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 278 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Wild Turkey 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

6/1/2026Tennis Courts1 observed

Blackpoll Warbler

Setophaga striata

6/1/2026Bronte Bluffs Park1 observed

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

6/1/2026Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area2 observed

Sanderling

Calidris alba

6/1/2026Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area4 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

6/1/2026Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

6/1/2026Tommy Thompson Park2 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

6/1/2026Tommy Thompson Park1 observed

Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

6/1/2026High Park1 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

6/1/2026Mount Pleasant Cemetery1 observed

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

6/1/2026High Park1 observed

Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

6/1/2026Tommy Thompson Park1 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

6/1/2026Tommy Thompson Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mute Swan

25/31/2026

Mallard

45/31/2026

Mourning Dove

25/31/2026

Killdeer

15/31/2026

Ring-billed Gull

55/31/2026

Common Tern

25/31/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

45/31/2026

Turkey Vulture

45/31/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

25/31/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Peregrine Falcon

15/31/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/31/2026

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

15/31/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/31/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

25/31/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/31/2026

Blue Jay

35/31/2026

American Crow

25/31/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

25/31/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

    Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Rattray Marsh CA for birding?
The best months to visit Rattray Marsh CA for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Rattray Marsh CA?
Notable species at Rattray Marsh CA include Canada Goose, Mallard, Wild Turkey, Ring-billed Gull, Downy Woodpecker. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Rattray Marsh CA?
Birding at Rattray Marsh CA is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Rattray Marsh CA?
Rattray Marsh CA offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.