Lake birding habitat

Wildwood Reservoir

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Wildwood Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 233 species recorded on eBird. This lake 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

Common Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor

6/2/2026466 Springbank Avenue North, Woodstock, Ontario, CA (43.149, -80.737) 21 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

6/2/2026466 Springbank Avenue North, Woodstock, Ontario, CA (43.149, -80.737) 22 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

6/2/2026St.Marys--Riverview Trail1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

6/1/2026Amulree- Family Farm1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

6/1/20264496 36th Line, Perth , Backyard1 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

6/1/2026Wildwood CA1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

5/31/2026Thames Corridor- Jane St.1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

5/31/2026Road 104 (HWY 7/8 - Line 43)1 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

5/31/2026Road 106 (Mennonite Corner and North)1 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

5/29/2026WL Dickson Arboretum1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

5/27/2026Tavistock Sewage Lagoons1 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

Double-crested Cormorant

16/2/2026

Canada Goose

286/2/2026

Mourning Dove

26/2/2026

Osprey

16/2/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/2/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

36/2/2026

European Starling

146/2/2026

American Robin

26/2/2026

House Sparrow

26/2/2026

House Finch

66/2/2026

American Goldfinch

46/2/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

86/2/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

16/2/2026

Northern Cardinal

16/2/2026

Mallard

106/1/2026

Wild Turkey

16/1/2026

Rock Pigeon

66/1/2026

Turkey Vulture

26/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

16/1/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

16/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Wildwood Reservoir for birding?
The best months to visit Wildwood Reservoir for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Wildwood Reservoir?
Notable species at Wildwood Reservoir include Common Loon, Bald Eagle, Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, Bufflehead. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Wildwood Reservoir?
Birding at Wildwood Reservoir is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Wildwood Reservoir?
Wildwood Reservoir offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.