Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Rosetta McClain Gardens

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Rosetta McClain Gardens is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 233 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Greater Scaup, White-winged Scoter, and Long-tailed Duck 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

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

6/3/2026My yard, Toronto CA-ON 43.74884, -79.394631 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

6/2/2026Tommy Thompson Park1 observed

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

6/2/2026Philosopher's Walk1 observed

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

6/2/2026High Park--Grenadier Pond1 observed

Northern Shoveler

Spatula clypeata

6/2/2026Markham--Reesor Pond2 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

6/2/2026Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area1 observed

Sanderling

Calidris alba

6/2/2026Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area3 observed

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

6/2/2026Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area10 observed

Common Loon

Gavia immer

6/2/2026Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area3 observed

LeConte's Sparrow

Ammospiza leconteii

6/2/2026Maple, Ontario Canada1 observed

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

6/2/2026Tommy Thompson Park--Bird Research Station1 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

6/2/2026Ashbridge's Bay Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Ring-billed Gull

66/2/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

356/2/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

16/2/2026

Gray Catbird

16/2/2026

American Robin

26/2/2026

Song Sparrow

16/2/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

26/2/2026

Common Yellowthroat

16/2/2026

Northern Cardinal

46/2/2026

Canada Goose

226/1/2026

Rock Pigeon

36/1/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

16/1/2026

American Herring Gull

16/1/2026

Northern Flicker

16/1/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

16/1/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

16/1/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/1/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

16/1/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

46/1/2026

Blue Jay

36/1/2026

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 Rosetta McClain Gardens for birding?
The best months to visit Rosetta McClain Gardens for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Rosetta McClain Gardens?
Notable species at Rosetta McClain Gardens include Greater Scaup, White-winged Scoter, Long-tailed Duck, Common Goldeneye, Red-breasted Merganser. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Rosetta McClain Gardens?
Birding at Rosetta McClain Gardens is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Rosetta McClain Gardens?
Rosetta McClain Gardens offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.