Sandbanks Provincial Park - Outlet/East lake Area

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Habitat

Lake

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Sandbanks Provincial Park - Outlet/East lake Area is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 239 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, 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

Canada Goose Mute Swan Mallard Redhead Greater Scaup

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

7/21/2026Prince Edward Point NWA (general location)1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

7/20/2026Point Petre Provincial Wildlife Area--Charwell Point2 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

7/17/2026642 Elmbrook Road1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

7/17/2026Prince Edward Point NWA (general location)1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

7/17/2026Prince Edward Point NWA (general location)1 observed

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

7/10/20263191 County Road 10, Prince Edward County CA-ON (43.9293,-77.0860)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Bonaparte's Gull

17/20/2026

Ring-billed Gull

307/20/2026

Caspian Tern

27/20/2026

Common Tern

67/20/2026

Common Loon

27/20/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

107/20/2026

Turkey Vulture

27/20/2026

American Kestrel

17/20/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

67/20/2026

Blue Jay

27/20/2026

Cliff Swallow

57/20/2026

Cedar Waxwing

27/20/2026

Field Sparrow

27/20/2026

Mallard

27/19/2026

American Herring Gull

17/19/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

27/19/2026

Song Sparrow

17/19/2026

Eastern Towhee

17/19/2026

American Robin

37/19/2026

Common Yellowthroat

47/19/2026

Birding Tips

1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

Visitor Center

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Sandbanks Provincial Park - Outlet/East lake Area for birding?▼

The best months to visit Sandbanks Provincial Park - Outlet/East lake Area for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Sandbanks Provincial Park - Outlet/East lake Area?▼

Notable species at Sandbanks Provincial Park - Outlet/East lake Area include Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Mallard, Redhead, Greater Scaup. The area supports lake habitats.

How difficult is birding at Sandbanks Provincial Park - Outlet/East lake Area?▼

Birding at Sandbanks Provincial Park - Outlet/East lake Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Sandbanks Provincial Park - Outlet/East lake Area?▼

Sandbanks Provincial Park - Outlet/East lake Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.