Wetland birding habitat

Tiny Marsh

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Tiny Marsh is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 245 species recorded on eBird. This wetland 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

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

6/2/2026Dobson Rd. Mockingbird Territory1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

6/2/20265763–5801 Ninth Line N, Oro-Medonte CA-ON 44.68111, -79.665641 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

6/2/2026Sparrow Lane1 observed

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

6/2/2026Sparrow Lane1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco

Junco hyemalis

6/2/2026Sparrow Lane1 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

6/1/2026Stayner--Clearview EcoPark (Stayner lagoons)1 observed

Brewster's Warbler (hybrid)

Vermivora chrysoptera x cyanoptera (F1 hybrid)

6/1/2026Minesing Wetlands--North Simcoe Rail Trail1 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

5/31/2026Wasaga Beach Provincial Park--Piping Plover Beach2 observed

Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

5/31/2026Stayner--Clearview EcoPark (Stayner lagoons)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Northern Shoveler

26/2/2026

Sandhill Crane

56/2/2026

Black-bellied Plover

36/2/2026

Black Tern

46/2/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

66/2/2026

Green Heron

16/2/2026

Great Blue Heron

26/2/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

16/2/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

26/2/2026

Alder Flycatcher

26/2/2026

Least Flycatcher

26/2/2026

Eastern Kingbird

36/2/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

36/2/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

36/2/2026

Blue Jay

26/2/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

36/2/2026

Horned Lark

16/2/2026

Marsh Wren

26/2/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

    Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Tiny Marsh for birding?
The best months to visit Tiny Marsh for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Tiny Marsh?
Notable species at Tiny Marsh include Great Blue Heron, Red-winged Blackbird, Mallard, Green Heron, Virginia Rail. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tiny Marsh?
Birding at Tiny Marsh is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Tiny Marsh?
Tiny Marsh offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.