Wheatley - Harbour (Chatham-Kent side)

Ontario · Canada

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Habitat

Boreal/TaigaForest

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Wheatley - Harbour (Chatham-Kent side) is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 226 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts American Herring Gull, Bald Eagle, and European Starling 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

American Herring Gull Bald Eagle European Starling Red-winged Blackbird

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Little Gull

Hydrocoloeus minutus

5/30/2026Hillman Marsh CA--East Beach Rd access1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

5/30/2026Kingsville Dock1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

5/30/2026Point Pelee NP--Woodland Nature Trail1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

5/30/2026Point Pelee NP--Woodland Nature Trail2 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

5/30/2026Leamington--onion fields between Hillman Marsh and Point Pelee7 observed

Eastern Bluebird

Sialia sialis

5/30/2026Visitor Center1 observed

Cerulean Warbler

Setophaga cerulea

5/30/2026Point Pelee NP* general (use more precise loc.)1 observed

Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

5/29/2026Point Pelee NP* general (use more precise loc.)1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

5/28/2026Point Pelee NP--Sparrow Field1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Killdeer

45/29/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

15/29/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

55/29/2026

Ring-billed Gull

1205/29/2026

American Herring Gull

35/29/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

75/29/2026

Bank Swallow

105/29/2026

Tree Swallow

65/29/2026

American Robin

15/29/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

15/29/2026

Baltimore Oriole

15/28/2026

Common Grackle

25/28/2026

Semipalmated Plover

15/24/2026

Common Tern

25/24/2026

Purple Martin

45/24/2026

Barn Swallow

45/24/2026

European Starling

35/24/2026

Song Sparrow

15/24/2026

Mallard

15/24/2026

Mourning Dove

35/24/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.
2
Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.
3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Fall Bird Migration Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Wheatley - Harbour (Chatham-Kent side) for birding?▼

The best months to visit Wheatley - Harbour (Chatham-Kent side) for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Wheatley - Harbour (Chatham-Kent side)?▼

Notable species at Wheatley - Harbour (Chatham-Kent side) include American Herring Gull, Bald Eagle, European Starling, Red-winged Blackbird. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.

How difficult is birding at Wheatley - Harbour (Chatham-Kent side)?▼

Birding at Wheatley - Harbour (Chatham-Kent side) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Wheatley - Harbour (Chatham-Kent side)?▼

Wheatley - Harbour (Chatham-Kent side) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.