Stayner - Clearview EcoPark (Stayner lagoons)

Ontario · Canada

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Habitat

Boreal/TaigaForest

Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Stayner - Clearview EcoPark (Stayner lagoons) is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Mute Swan, 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

Mute Swan Gadwall Mallard American Black Duck Common Goldeneye

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Eastern Bluebird

Sialia sialis

3/5/2026Minesing Wetlands--McKinnon Road2 observed

Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted)

Colaptes auratus

3/5/2026Minesing Wetlands--McKinnon Road1 observed

Killdeer

Charadrius vociferus

3/5/2026Collingwood Arboretum trails1 observed

Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

3/4/2026Wasaga- SHORE LINE RD/CEDAR GROVE1 observed

White-winged Crossbill

Loxia leucoptera

3/4/2026Minesing Wetlands--McKinnon Road6 observed

Pine Grosbeak

Pinicola enucleator

3/2/20268447–8461 County Road 5, Adjala-Tosorontio CA-ON (44.1870,-79.9576)2 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

2/28/2026Minesing Wetlands--Strongville Rd1 observed

Black-backed Woodpecker

Picoides arcticus

2/24/2026Smith Tract Simcoe County Forest1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mute Swan

23/4/2026

Gadwall

13/4/2026

Mallard

733/4/2026

American Black Duck

143/4/2026

Common Goldeneye

63/4/2026

American Crow

13/4/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

13/4/2026

American Goldfinch

13/4/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.
2
Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.
3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

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How to Identify Birds Like an Expert: The Four Keys to Field Identification

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The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching: Gear, Identification, and Etiquette

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Stayner - Clearview EcoPark (Stayner lagoons) for birding?▼

The best months to visit Stayner - Clearview EcoPark (Stayner lagoons) for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Stayner - Clearview EcoPark (Stayner lagoons)?▼

Notable species at Stayner - Clearview EcoPark (Stayner lagoons) include Mute Swan, Gadwall, Mallard, American Black Duck, Common Goldeneye. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.

How difficult is birding at Stayner - Clearview EcoPark (Stayner lagoons)?▼

Birding at Stayner - Clearview EcoPark (Stayner lagoons) is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Stayner - Clearview EcoPark (Stayner lagoons)?▼

Stayner - Clearview EcoPark (Stayner lagoons) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.