Cambridge - Hespeler Mill Pond

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Cambridge - Hespeler Mill Pond is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, and Mallard 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

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

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

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

3/4/2026Saint George, My Yard, Ontario, CA (43.24, -80.246)1 observed

Canvasback

Aythya valisineria

3/3/2026Speed River Trail--Wellington Rd 32 east towards Guelph1 observed

Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

3/3/2026Waterloo--Hillside Trails1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

333/4/2026

Trumpeter Swan

113/4/2026

Mallard

653/4/2026

American Black Duck

33/4/2026

Bufflehead

23/4/2026

Common Goldeneye

533/4/2026

Hooded Merganser

53/4/2026

Common Merganser

813/4/2026

Mourning Dove

23/4/2026

Ring-billed Gull

173/4/2026

American Herring Gull

143/4/2026

American Robin

23/4/2026

House Sparrow

13/4/2026

Sandhill Crane

23/3/2026

Mute Swan

23/1/2026

Downy Woodpecker

12/28/2026

European Starling

32/28/2026

Northern Cardinal

12/28/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

22/27/2026

American Crow

72/27/2026

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