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

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

5/30/2026A Nissouri North Residence1 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

5/30/2026Line 40 (wilmot-easthope - road 107)1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

5/29/2026Thames Corridor- Jane St.1 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

5/29/2026WL Dickson Arboretum1 observed

Great Egret

Ardea alba

5/28/202615 Dingman Pl, Stratford CA-ON 43.36489, -81.000332 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

5/27/2026Brick Ponds Wetland Reserve West1 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

Common Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor

5/27/2026Snake Woods Nature Preserve (private)1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

5/26/20263237-2897 Carmel-Koch Road, Wilmot, Ontario, CA (43.442, -80.743)1 observed

Ruffed Grouse

Bonasa umbellus

5/25/2026Snake Woods Nature Preserve (private)1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

5/25/2026Wildwood CA1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Turkey Vulture

25/29/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/29/2026

American Crow

15/29/2026

Barn Swallow

55/29/2026

Gray Catbird

35/29/2026

American Robin

25/29/2026

Cedar Waxwing

25/29/2026

Song Sparrow

35/29/2026

Baltimore Oriole

15/29/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

55/29/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

15/29/2026

Common Grackle

25/29/2026

American Redstart

35/29/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

15/29/2026

Indigo Bunting

15/29/2026

Mourning Dove

15/29/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

15/29/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/29/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/29/2026

Eastern Kingbird

45/29/2026

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.