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

Dark-eyed Junco

Junco hyemalis

7/21/2026Dennis Drive, Wasaga Beach1 observed

Redhead

Aythya americana

7/20/2026Watergate alcove3 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

7/19/2026Auto selected 44.18297, -80.128501 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

7/17/2026Blue Mountain Ski Resort1 observed

Sanderling

Calidris alba

7/17/2026Tiny Marsh--North/South Dike1 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

7/11/2026New Lowell CA1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

7/10/2026Concession 2 South - Snowmobile Trail4 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mute Swan

27/19/2026

Wood Duck

297/19/2026

Mallard

87/19/2026

Hooded Merganser

67/19/2026

Mourning Dove

17/19/2026

Killdeer

17/19/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

17/19/2026

Turkey Vulture

27/19/2026

Northern Flicker

17/19/2026

Eastern Kingbird

37/19/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

27/19/2026

American Crow

17/19/2026

Tree Swallow

27/19/2026

Northern House Wren

37/19/2026

European Starling

47/19/2026

American Robin

27/19/2026

Cedar Waxwing

37/19/2026

American Goldfinch

77/19/2026

Song Sparrow

37/19/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

67/19/2026

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.