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Keith McLean Conservation Lands

Ontario · Canada

ModerateView on eBird
Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Keith McLean Conservation Lands is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 263 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Boreal ChickadeeSpruce GrouseGray JayBlack-backed WoodpeckerWhite-winged Crossbill

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

3/6/202618281-18709 Lagoon Road, Blenheim, Ontario, CA (42.287, -81.959)1 observed

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

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

Canada Goose

63/5/2026

Mourning Dove

123/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

23/5/2026

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.

Amenities

Parking
Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Keith McLean Conservation Lands for birding?▼
The best months to visit Keith McLean Conservation Lands for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Keith McLean Conservation Lands?▼
Notable species at Keith McLean Conservation Lands include Boreal Chickadee, Spruce Grouse, Gray Jay, Black-backed Woodpecker, White-winged Crossbill. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Keith McLean Conservation Lands?▼
Birding at Keith McLean Conservation Lands is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Keith McLean Conservation Lands?▼
Keith McLean Conservation Lands offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.