Erieau - townsite and waterfront

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Erieau - townsite and waterfront is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 249 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Redhead, Greater Scaup, and Lesser Scaup among many others. Boreal and temperate forests host breeding warblers, sparrows, and waterfowl during the productive summer months.

Location

Loading map...

Notable Species

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

3/6/2026Erieau Marsh Trail1 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

3/2/2026Chatham--Maple Leaf Cemetery1 observed

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

2/28/2026Blenheim Sewage Lagoons (Restricted Access)7 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Redhead

4003/4/2026

Greater Scaup

1003/4/2026

Lesser Scaup

103/4/2026

Bufflehead

43/4/2026

Common Goldeneye

703/4/2026

Ring-billed Gull

23/4/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

13/4/2026

European Starling

203/4/2026

Snow Goose

13/2/2026

Canada Goose

553/2/2026

Mallard

3/2/2026

American Black Duck

3/2/2026

Canvasback

3/2/2026

Ring-necked Duck

3/2/2026

Common Merganser

123/2/2026

American Coot

33/2/2026

American Herring Gull

3/2/2026

Mute Swan

83/1/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

13/1/2026

Mourning Dove

13/1/2026

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 Erieau - townsite and waterfront for birding?
The best months to visit Erieau - townsite and waterfront for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Erieau - townsite and waterfront?
Notable species at Erieau - townsite and waterfront include Redhead, Greater Scaup, Lesser Scaup, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Erieau - townsite and waterfront?
Birding at Erieau - townsite and waterfront is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Erieau - townsite and waterfront?
Erieau - townsite and waterfront offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.