Niagara-on-the-Lake - Niagara Shores CA

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Niagara-on-the-Lake - Niagara Shores CA is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Gadwall, Mallard, and American Black Duck 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

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

3/5/2026Yard & Lyons Creek2 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)

Buteo jamaicensis

3/4/20264280 Porter Center Road, Ransomville, New York, US (43.209, -78.969) Modern Disposal Landfill SE Boundary1 observed

Common Goldeneye x Hooded Merganser (hybrid)

Bucephala clangula x Lophodytes cucullatus

3/4/2026St. Catharines--Charles Daley Park1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/4/2026Bond Lake County Park--Bond Lake4 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

3/4/2026Jean & Bob's Yard-St. Catharines2 observed

Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

3/3/2026Yard & Lyons Creek11 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

3/3/2026home2 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/2/2026Buckhorn Island State Park, Grand Island US-NY 43.05716, -78.971415 observed

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Niagara-on-the-Lake - Niagara Shores CA for birding?
The best months to visit Niagara-on-the-Lake - Niagara Shores CA for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Niagara-on-the-Lake - Niagara Shores CA?
Notable species at Niagara-on-the-Lake - Niagara Shores CA include Gadwall, Mallard, American Black Duck, Greater Scaup, White-winged Scoter. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Niagara-on-the-Lake - Niagara Shores CA?
Birding at Niagara-on-the-Lake - Niagara Shores CA is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Niagara-on-the-Lake - Niagara Shores CA?
Niagara-on-the-Lake - Niagara Shores CA offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.