Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Tavistock Sewage Lagoons

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Tavistock 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

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

5/30/2026Line 40 (wilmot-easthope - road 107)1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

5/29/2026Huron Natural Area, Kitchener2 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

5/29/2026laurel creek2 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

5/29/2026Benjamin Park Trans Canada Trail1 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

5/29/2026WL Dickson Arboretum1 observed

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

5/28/2026Township Rd #4 Pastures2 observed

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

5/28/2026Township Rd #4 Pastures1 observed

Great Egret

Ardea alba

5/28/202615 Dingman Pl, Stratford CA-ON 43.36489, -81.000332 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

5/28/2026Columbia Lake, Waterloo1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

5/27/2026Forested Hills (Columbia Forest trails), Waterloo1 observed

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

5/27/2026Tavistock Sewage Lagoons1 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

5/27/2026Tavistock Sewage Lagoons1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

905/27/2026

Mallard

105/27/2026

Bufflehead

15/27/2026

Ruddy Duck

15/27/2026

Mourning Dove

25/27/2026

Killdeer

45/27/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

75/27/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

15/27/2026

White-rumped Sandpiper

15/27/2026

Least Sandpiper

15/27/2026

Caspian Tern

15/27/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

85/27/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/27/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

25/27/2026

Tree Swallow

305/27/2026

European Starling

155/27/2026

Brown Thrasher

15/27/2026

American Robin

105/27/2026

Cedar Waxwing

45/27/2026

House Sparrow

205/27/2026

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