Saint Catharines - Port Weller east pier

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Saint Catharines - Port Weller east pier is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 271 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and Mallard 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

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

3/5/2026Yard & Lyons Creek2 observed

Common Goldeneye x Hooded Merganser (hybrid)

Bucephala clangula x Lophodytes cucullatus

3/4/2026St. Catharines--Charles Daley Park1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/4/2026Bond Lake County Park--Bond Lake4 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

3/4/2026Jean & Bob's Yard-St. Catharines2 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

3/4/2026Beamer Memorial CA5 observed

Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

3/3/2026Yard & Lyons Creek11 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/2/2026Buckhorn Island State Park, Grand Island US-NY 43.05716, -78.971415 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

83/1/2026

Gadwall

23/1/2026

Mallard

93/1/2026

American Black Duck

43/1/2026

Redhead

63/1/2026

Greater Scaup

583/1/2026

Lesser Scaup

23/1/2026

White-winged Scoter

413/1/2026

Long-tailed Duck

303/1/2026

Bufflehead

53/1/2026

Common Goldeneye

83/1/2026

Common Merganser

263/1/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

213/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

153/1/2026

American Herring Gull

83/1/2026

Red-throated Loon

43/1/2026

Downy Woodpecker

23/1/2026

Blue Jay

13/1/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

43/1/2026

European Starling

23/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Saint Catharines - Port Weller east pier for birding?
The best months to visit Saint Catharines - Port Weller east pier for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Saint Catharines - Port Weller east pier?
Notable species at Saint Catharines - Port Weller east pier include Canada Goose, Gadwall, Mallard, American Black Duck, Redhead. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Saint Catharines - Port Weller east pier?
Birding at Saint Catharines - Port Weller east pier is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Saint Catharines - Port Weller east pier?
Saint Catharines - Port Weller east pier offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.