Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Zion Rd south of County Rd 3

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Zion Rd south of County Rd 3 is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest 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

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

6/1/2026Point Pelee NP--DeLaurier Homestead Trail2 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

6/1/2026Point Pelee NP--Redbud Footpath1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

5/31/2026Point Pelee NP--The Dunes1 observed

Cerulean Warbler

Setophaga cerulea

5/31/2026Point Pelee NP--The Dunes1 observed

Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

5/31/2026Point Pelee NP--The Dunes1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

5/31/2026Point Pelee NP* general (use more precise loc.)1 observed

Little Gull

Hydrocoloeus minutus

5/30/2026Hillman Marsh CA--East Beach Rd access1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

5/30/2026Kingsville Dock1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

5/30/2026Point Pelee NP--Woodland Nature Trail2 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

5/30/2026Leamington--onion fields between Hillman Marsh and Point Pelee7 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

175/26/2026

Wood Duck

15/26/2026

Mallard

35/26/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

35/26/2026

Mourning Dove

145/26/2026

Black-billed Cuckoo

15/26/2026

Chimney Swift

145/26/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

65/26/2026

Black-bellied Plover

1505/26/2026

Killdeer

45/26/2026

Semipalmated Plover

25/26/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

15/26/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

255/26/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

205/26/2026

Ring-billed Gull

255/26/2026

American Herring Gull

1005/26/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

15/26/2026

Caspian Tern

65/26/2026

Common Loon

95/26/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

505/26/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.

  2. 2

    Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Zion Rd south of County Rd 3 for birding?
The best months to visit Zion Rd south of County Rd 3 for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Zion Rd south of County Rd 3?
Notable species at Zion Rd south of County Rd 3 include Boreal Chickadee, Spruce Grouse, Gray Jay, Black-backed Woodpecker, White-winged Crossbill. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Zion Rd south of County Rd 3?
Birding at Zion Rd south of County Rd 3 is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Zion Rd south of County Rd 3?
Zion Rd south of County Rd 3 offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.