Holland Landing Sewage Lagoons

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Holland Landing Sewage Lagoons is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Blue Jay, 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

Pine Grosbeak

Pinicola enucleator

3/5/2026York Region Forest--North Tract4 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

3/5/2026York Region Forest--North Tract1 observed

Northern Flicker

Colaptes auratus

3/5/202644.22043, -79.5573691 observed

Fox Sparrow

Passerella iliaca

3/5/2026316 Liverpool Rd, Newmarket CA-ON 44.06813, -79.471571 observed

Brown-headed Cowbird

Molothrus ater

3/5/2026Innisfil--Innisfil Beach Park/Cedar Harbour1 observed

Bohemian Waxwing

Bombycilla garrulus

3/5/2026East Gwillimbury--Holland River Trail37 observed

Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

3/3/2026Aurora--Mackenzie Marsh1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

122/23/2026

Blue Jay

12/23/2026

American Crow

12/23/2026

Common Raven

12/23/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

112/23/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

12/23/2026

Northern Cardinal

12/23/2026

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 Holland Landing Sewage Lagoons for birding?
The best months to visit Holland Landing Sewage Lagoons for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Holland Landing Sewage Lagoons?
Notable species at Holland Landing Sewage Lagoons include Mourning Dove, Blue Jay, American Crow, Common Raven, Black-capped Chickadee. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Holland Landing Sewage Lagoons?
Birding at Holland Landing Sewage Lagoons is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Holland Landing Sewage Lagoons?
Holland Landing Sewage Lagoons offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.