Three Fathom Harbour - Causeway Road

Nova Scotia · Canada

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Habitat

Boreal/TaigaForest

Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Three Fathom Harbour - Causeway Road is a productive birding destination in Nova Scotia, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and American Black Duck 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

Canada Goose Mallard American Black Duck Northern Pintail Bufflehead

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

3/6/2026Cole Harbour--Bissett Trail1 observed

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica

3/6/202613 Navy Pool Loop, Halifax CA-NS 44.77726, -63.018411 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon's)

Setophaga coronata

3/5/2026Rainbow Haven Beach Provincial Park1 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

3/5/2026Cole Harbour--Bissett Trail1 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

2/28/202617 Springhill Road, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, CA (44.68, -63.592)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

623/6/2026

Mallard

13/6/2026

Greater Scaup

353/6/2026

Common Eider

33/6/2026

Surf Scoter

73/6/2026

White-winged Scoter

193/6/2026

Black Scoter

123/6/2026

Bufflehead

453/6/2026

Common Goldeneye

273/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

13/6/2026

American Herring Gull

503/6/2026

Common Loon

83/6/2026

Bald Eagle

23/6/2026

American Crow

103/6/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

53/6/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

23/6/2026

European Starling

223/6/2026

American Black Duck

453/5/2026

Long-tailed Duck

23/5/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

53/5/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.
2
Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.
3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Birding Guides

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Three Fathom Harbour - Causeway Road for birding?▼

The best months to visit Three Fathom Harbour - Causeway Road for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Three Fathom Harbour - Causeway Road?▼

Notable species at Three Fathom Harbour - Causeway Road include Canada Goose, Mallard, American Black Duck, Northern Pintail, Bufflehead. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.

How difficult is birding at Three Fathom Harbour - Causeway Road?▼

Birding at Three Fathom Harbour - Causeway Road is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Three Fathom Harbour - Causeway Road?▼

Three Fathom Harbour - Causeway Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.