Mountsberg CA (Wellington side)

Ontario · Canada

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Habitat

Boreal/TaigaForest

Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Mountsberg CA (Wellington side) is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 236 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Hairy Woodpecker, Blue Jay, and Common Raven 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

Hairy Woodpecker Blue Jay Common Raven Black-capped Chickadee White-breasted Nuthatch

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

3/6/2026Arboretum Centre Bird Feeder1 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

3/6/2026Oakville--Bronte Harbour1 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

3/5/202616 Nightingale Street, Hamilton, Ontario, CA (43.254, -79.851)1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/5/2026Cambridge--Hespeler Mill Pond (Ellacott Landing)11 observed

Harlequin Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

3/5/2026Oakville--Bronte Harbour1 observed

American Woodcock

Scolopax minor

3/4/2026Waterdown wildyard (private)1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

3/4/2026Riverside Park, Cambridge1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon's)

Setophaga coronata

3/4/2026Oakville--Sedgewick Forest Park1 observed

Canvasback

Aythya valisineria

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

Mallard x Northern Pintail (hybrid)

Anas platyrhynchos x acuta

3/2/2026Burlington--LaSalle Park/Marina1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Hairy Woodpecker

13/3/2026

Blue Jay

13/3/2026

Common Raven

13/3/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

33/3/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

13/3/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.
2
Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.
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 Mountsberg CA (Wellington side) for birding?▼

The best months to visit Mountsberg CA (Wellington side) for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Mountsberg CA (Wellington side)?▼

Notable species at Mountsberg CA (Wellington side) include Hairy Woodpecker, Blue Jay, Common Raven, Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.

How difficult is birding at Mountsberg CA (Wellington side)?▼

Birding at Mountsberg CA (Wellington side) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Mountsberg CA (Wellington side)?▼

Mountsberg CA (Wellington side) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.