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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

7/18/2026Perth road 402 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

7/17/2026Columbia Lake, Waterloo1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper (solitaria)

Tringa solitaria

7/12/2026William Scott Park, New Hamburg1 observed

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

7/12/2026Columbia Lake, Waterloo1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eastern Phoebe

17/19/2026

Eastern Kingbird

17/19/2026

American Crow

27/19/2026

Barn Swallow

17/19/2026

Northern House Wren

37/19/2026

American Goldfinch

17/19/2026

Chipping Sparrow

17/19/2026

Song Sparrow

17/19/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

27/19/2026

American Robin

17/19/2026

House Finch

107/19/2026

Canada Goose

107/19/2026

Wild Turkey

17/19/2026

Mourning Dove

17/19/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

17/19/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

17/19/2026

Killdeer

37/19/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

17/19/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/19/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

17/19/2026

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 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.