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

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

7/14/2026Amulree farm2 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

7/13/2026Middlesex--Medway Rd Gravel Pit Pond1 observed

Redhead

Aythya americana

7/13/2026Middlesex--Medway Rd Gravel Pit Pond1 observed

Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

7/12/2026West Perth Wetlands (Mitchell Sewage Lagoons)2 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

7/12/2026London--Fanshawe CA SWM Pond1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

7/7/2026Stratford--Devon Street West Parkland1 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

7/6/2026Farmers Field By Federal White2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Chimney Swift

27/15/2026

Merlin

17/13/2026

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

17/12/2026

Indigo Bunting

17/12/2026

Ring-billed Gull

1007/12/2026

Great Blue Heron

37/10/2026

Blue Jay

27/10/2026

American Crow

37/10/2026

Barn Swallow

27/10/2026

Cliff Swallow

87/10/2026

Gray Catbird

17/10/2026

American Robin

47/10/2026

Cedar Waxwing

67/10/2026

American Goldfinch

47/10/2026

Song Sparrow

37/10/2026

Common Grackle

27/10/2026

Common Yellowthroat

17/10/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

37/10/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

17/7/2026

Osprey

17/7/2026

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.