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

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

5/31/2026Hamilton--Windermere Basin2 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

5/31/2026Backyard1 observed

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

5/31/2026Grimsby Wetlands2 observed

Barred Owl

Strix varia

5/30/2026St. John's CA1 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

5/30/2026Bruce Trail Iroquoia, Macdui side trail to DeWitt Rd1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

5/30/2026Bruce Trail Iroquoia, Macdui side trail to DeWitt Rd1 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

5/30/2026Port Colborne--Morgan's Point CA1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

15/30/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

15/30/2026

Bobolink

55/27/2026

Black-bellied Plover

15/25/2026

Red Knot

15/25/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/25/2026

American Robin

55/25/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

65/25/2026

Canada Goose

25/25/2026

Mallard

35/25/2026

Killdeer

15/25/2026

Hudsonian Whimbrel

15/25/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

15/25/2026

Ring-billed Gull

155/25/2026

Northern Flicker

15/25/2026

Barn Swallow

25/25/2026

Gray Catbird

15/25/2026

Baltimore Oriole

25/25/2026

Northern Cardinal

15/25/2026

European Starling

45/25/2026

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.