Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Westmeath Provincial Park

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Westmeath Provincial Park is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 206 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

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

4/17/2026Stafford Third line Bridge/Marsh1 observed

Northern Shrike

Lanius borealis

4/16/20262235 Stafford Third Line, Cobden, Ontario, CA (45.709, -77.044)1 observed

Brown Thrasher

Toxostoma rufum

4/16/2026235 Stoqua Creek Road, Cobden, Ontario, CA (45.681, -76.983)1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

4/14/202649 Robertson Dr2 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

4/11/20261251–1309 Stafford Third Line, Laurentian Valley CA-ON (45.6824,-77.0133)2 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

4/10/2026westmeath rd1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

4/10/2026Chemin du Traversier, Waltham, Québec, CA (45.899, -76.907)2 observed

Savannah Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis

4/10/20261251–1309 Stafford Third Line, Laurentian Valley CA-ON (45.6824,-77.0133)1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

4/10/20261537 Forest Lea Rd, Laurentian Valley CA-ON 45.81386, -77.254991 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

4/10/202649 Robertson Dr1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

4/9/2026Pembroke Marina3 observed

Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

4/9/2026Farm1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/8/2026Zion line1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Ruffed Grouse

14/15/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

14/15/2026

Merlin

14/15/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

54/15/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

24/15/2026

American Robin

34/15/2026

House Finch

44/15/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

54/15/2026

Canada Goose

20004/15/2026

Wood Duck

34/15/2026

Mallard

24/15/2026

Mourning Dove

154/15/2026

Ring-billed Gull

34/15/2026

Downy Woodpecker

34/15/2026

Northern Flicker

24/15/2026

Eastern Phoebe

24/15/2026

Blue Jay

204/15/2026

American Crow

24/15/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

44/15/2026

European Starling

244/15/2026

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