Cambridge - Bannister Lake

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Cambridge - Bannister Lake is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, and American Crow 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

Iceland Gull (Thayer's)

Larus glaucoides

3/5/2026Brantford Dump perimeter walk1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

3/5/2026Cambridge--F.W.R. Dickson Wilderness Area2 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/5/2026Cambridge--Hespeler Mill Pond (Ellacott Landing)11 observed

Sandhill Crane (Lesser)

Antigone canadensis

3/5/2026Horner Creek Floodplain1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

3/4/2026Riverside Park, Cambridge1 observed

Eastern Bluebird

Sialia sialis

3/4/2026Dave's yard2 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

3/4/2026Speed River trail from Edinburgh to Gordon, Guelph1 observed

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

3/4/2026Brantford--Wilkes Dam1 observed

Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

3/4/2026Snake Woods Nature Preserve (private)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

32/28/2026

Trumpeter Swan

22/28/2026

American Crow

92/28/2026

Northern Cardinal

12/28/2026

Bald Eagle

12/22/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

12/22/2026

American Goldfinch

12/22/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

12/21/2026

Downy Woodpecker

22/21/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

12/21/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

22/21/2026

House Sparrow

22/21/2026

Pine Siskin

12/21/2026

American Tree Sparrow

152/21/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

202/21/2026

White-throated Sparrow

32/21/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

12/21/2026

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 Cambridge - Bannister Lake for birding?
The best months to visit Cambridge - Bannister Lake for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Cambridge - Bannister Lake?
Notable species at Cambridge - Bannister Lake include Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, American Crow, Northern Cardinal, Bald Eagle. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Cambridge - Bannister Lake?
Birding at Cambridge - Bannister Lake is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Cambridge - Bannister Lake?
Cambridge - Bannister Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.