Lake birding habitat

Wildwood Reservoir - 31 Line bridge

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Wildwood Reservoir - 31 Line bridge is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 230 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

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

7/9/2026Middlesex--Medway Rd Gravel Pit Pond1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

7/9/2026William Scott Park, New Hamburg1 observed

Redhead

Aythya americana

7/8/2026Middlesex--Medway Rd Gravel Pit 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

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

7/4/2026Hodges Pond1 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

7/1/2026416316–416340 41st Line, Zorra CA-ON 43.21428, -80.911651 observed

Common Loon

Gavia immer

6/29/2026Fanshawe CA1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

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

Turkey Vulture

16/29/2026

Bald Eagle

26/29/2026

Northern Flicker

16/29/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

16/29/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

26/29/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

16/29/2026

Chipping Sparrow

16/29/2026

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 - 31 Line bridge for birding?
The best months to visit Wildwood Reservoir - 31 Line bridge for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Wildwood Reservoir - 31 Line bridge?
Notable species at Wildwood Reservoir - 31 Line bridge include Common Loon, Bald Eagle, Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, Bufflehead. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Wildwood Reservoir - 31 Line bridge?
Birding at Wildwood Reservoir - 31 Line bridge is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Wildwood Reservoir - 31 Line bridge?
Wildwood Reservoir - 31 Line bridge offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.