Cambridge - rare Charitable Research Reserve

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Cambridge - rare Charitable Research Reserve is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Black-capped Chickadee, and Brown Creeper 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

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

3/6/2026Arboretum Centre Bird Feeder1 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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

32/23/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

22/23/2026

Brown Creeper

12/23/2026

Mallard

52/22/2026

Bald Eagle

12/21/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

102/21/2026

Trumpeter Swan

102/21/2026

Common Goldeneye

202/21/2026

Common Merganser

102/21/2026

American Crow

22/21/2026

American Robin

12/21/2026

Northern Cardinal

12/21/2026

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 Cambridge - rare Charitable Research Reserve for birding?
The best months to visit Cambridge - rare Charitable Research Reserve for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Cambridge - rare Charitable Research Reserve?
Notable species at Cambridge - rare Charitable Research Reserve include Canada Goose, Black-capped Chickadee, Brown Creeper, Mallard, Bald Eagle. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Cambridge - rare Charitable Research Reserve?
Birding at Cambridge - rare Charitable Research Reserve is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Cambridge - rare Charitable Research Reserve?
Cambridge - rare Charitable Research Reserve offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.