Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Smithville Sewage Lagoons

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Smithville Sewage Lagoons is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

7/13/2026Stoney Creek--Powerline Road1 observed

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

7/13/2026Grimsby Wetlands4 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

7/13/2026Hamilton--Windermere Basin2 observed

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

7/12/2026Beamer Memorial CA1 observed

Upland Sandpiper

Bartramia longicauda

7/12/20263427–3497 S Grimsby Rd 10, West Lincoln CA-ON 43.14592, -79.587792 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

7/11/20264463 Cherry Avenue, Lincoln, Ontario, CA (43.176, -79.415)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Rock Pigeon

47/12/2026

Mourning Dove

37/12/2026

Killdeer

17/12/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

27/12/2026

American Kestrel

17/12/2026

Eastern Kingbird

27/12/2026

Blue Jay

17/12/2026

Horned Lark

17/12/2026

Barn Swallow

37/12/2026

Cliff Swallow

57/12/2026

European Starling

257/12/2026

Northern Mockingbird

17/12/2026

American Robin

47/12/2026

House Sparrow

67/12/2026

American Goldfinch

37/12/2026

Savannah Sparrow

37/12/2026

Song Sparrow

17/12/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

67/12/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

47/12/2026

Turkey Vulture

57/12/2026

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 Smithville Sewage Lagoons for birding?
The best months to visit Smithville Sewage Lagoons for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Smithville Sewage Lagoons?
Notable species at Smithville 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 Smithville Sewage Lagoons?
Birding at Smithville Sewage Lagoons is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Smithville Sewage Lagoons?
Smithville Sewage Lagoons offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.