River/Riparian birding habitat

Windsor - Little River Corridor

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
River/Riparian
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Windsor - Little River Corridor is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Red-tailed Hawk 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

Brown Creeper

Certhia americana

7/13/2026Windsor--Spring Garden Natural Area1 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

7/12/2026Essex Sewage Lagoons (western)4 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

7/12/2026Lake St. Clair Metropark (Metro Beach Metropark)2 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

7/12/2026Home1 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

7/12/2026Essex Sewage Lagoons (eastern)1 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

7/11/2026Essex Sewage Lagoons (eastern)1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

7/10/2026443 St Clair Ave, Grosse Pointe US-MI 42.38515, -82.913131 observed

American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

7/10/2026Belle River Marina2 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

7/10/2026Lake St. Clair Metropark (Metro Beach Metropark)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

47/12/2026

Mourning Dove

17/12/2026

Chimney Swift

27/12/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

17/12/2026

Ring-billed Gull

157/12/2026

Green Heron

27/12/2026

Great Egret

17/12/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/12/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

17/12/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

47/12/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

27/12/2026

Purple Martin

27/12/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

17/12/2026

Barn Swallow

67/12/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

17/12/2026

Northern House Wren

47/12/2026

Carolina Wren

17/12/2026

European Starling

57/12/2026

Gray Catbird

77/12/2026

American Robin

177/12/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Windsor - Little River Corridor for birding?
The best months to visit Windsor - Little River Corridor for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Windsor - Little River Corridor?
Notable species at Windsor - Little River Corridor include Canada Goose, Mallard, Red-tailed Hawk, Downy Woodpecker, European Starling. The area supports river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Windsor - Little River Corridor?
Birding at Windsor - Little River Corridor is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Windsor - Little River Corridor?
Windsor - Little River Corridor offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.