Baie du Dore

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Baie du Dore is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 224 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

Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted)

Colaptes auratus

3/6/202690 Bruce County Road 15, Cargill, Ontario, CA (44.216, -81.24)1 observed

Harlequin Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

3/6/2026Confluence of Saugeen & Teeswater Rivers, Paisley1 observed

Eurasian Collared-Dove

Streptopelia decaocto

3/6/202694 County Road 15, Brockton CA-ON 44.21568, -81.240171 observed

Northern Flicker

Colaptes auratus

3/5/2026162–184 County Road 15, Brockton CA-ON 44.21425, -81.249621 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

83/6/2026

American Black Duck

23/6/2026

Redhead

43/6/2026

Greater Scaup

13/6/2026

Bufflehead

73/6/2026

Common Goldeneye

2003/6/2026

Common Merganser

253/6/2026

American Herring Gull

2003/6/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

253/6/2026

Glaucous Gull

13/6/2026

Iceland Gull

13/6/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

13/6/2026

American Crow

53/6/2026

Common Raven

13/6/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

33/6/2026

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 Baie du Dore for birding?
The best months to visit Baie du Dore for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Baie du Dore?
Notable species at Baie du Dore 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 Baie du Dore?
Birding at Baie du Dore is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Baie du Dore?
Baie du Dore offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.