Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Stayner - Clearview EcoPark (Stayner lagoons)

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Brewster's Warbler (hybrid)

Vermivora chrysoptera x cyanoptera (F1 hybrid)

5/30/2026Minesing Wetlands--North Simcoe Rail Trail1 observed

Lawrence's Warbler (hybrid)

Vermivora chrysoptera x cyanoptera (F2 backcross)

5/30/2026Minesing Wetlands--North Simcoe Rail Trail1 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

5/30/2026Tiny Marsh1 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

5/30/20263211 Dobson Rd, Springwater CA-ON 44.39710, -79.759252 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

5/29/2026Concession 2 South - Snowmobile Trail3 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

5/29/2026Sparrow Lane1 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

5/29/2026Sparrow Lane1 observed

American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

5/28/2026Sparrow Lane1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/27/2026Wasaga Beach Provincial Park--Piping Plover Beach1 observed

Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

5/27/2026Portage Trail1 observed

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

5/25/2026Wasaga Beach PP--Ross's Woods1 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

5/25/2026Collingwood Arboretum trails3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Tree Swallow

15/29/2026

Ovenbird

15/29/2026

Canada Goose

155/28/2026

Mute Swan

15/28/2026

Wood Duck

135/28/2026

Mallard

145/28/2026

Hooded Merganser

15/28/2026

Killdeer

15/28/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

15/28/2026

Least Flycatcher

15/28/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/28/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/28/2026

American Crow

15/28/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

15/28/2026

Northern House Wren

15/28/2026

Gray Catbird

15/28/2026

Brown Thrasher

15/28/2026

Cedar Waxwing

15/28/2026

American Goldfinch

15/28/2026

Song Sparrow

15/28/2026

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 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.