Port Colborne - Mud Lake

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Port Colborne - Mud Lake is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This lake 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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

3/6/20264720 Bowen Road, Fort Erie, Ontario, CA (42.931, -79.092)4 observed

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

3/6/2026Auto selected 42.93103, -79.091911 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/6/2026Beaver Island SP3 observed

Snow x Ross's Goose (hybrid)

Anser caerulescens x rossii

3/5/20262474 Point Abino Road North, Fort Erie, Ontario, CA (42.941, -79.094)1 observed

Mallard x Northern Pintail (hybrid)

Anas platyrhynchos x acuta

3/5/20262001–2625 Carl Rd, Port Colborne CA-ON (42.9116,-79.2029)1 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 Port Colborne - Mud Lake for birding?
The best months to visit Port Colborne - Mud Lake for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Port Colborne - Mud Lake?
Notable species at Port Colborne - Mud Lake include Common Loon, Bald Eagle, Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, Bufflehead. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Port Colborne - Mud Lake?
Birding at Port Colborne - Mud Lake is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Port Colborne - Mud Lake?
Port Colborne - Mud Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.