Port Dover - Silver Lake

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Port Dover - Silver Lake is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Mallard, Redhead, and Ring-necked 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

Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

3/1/20261 - South Coast Gardens1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (cismontanus)

Junco hyemalis

2/28/2026Long Point--LPBO Old Cut Field Station1 observed

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

2/28/2026Long Point--Causeway4 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

2/28/20261002 William Lane, Port Rowan, Ontario, CA (42.602, -80.454)1 observed

American Woodcock

Scolopax minor

2/28/2026Charlotteville Road 21 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

2/26/202689 Kitchen Road, Vittoria, Ontario, CA (42.757, -80.277)1 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

2/26/2026St. Williams Forestry Station Interpretive Centre1 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

2/25/2026Corn stubble field front road6 observed

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

2/25/2026Corn stubble field front road4 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

603/1/2026

Redhead

353/1/2026

Ring-necked Duck

33/1/2026

Greater Scaup

113/1/2026

Bufflehead

33/1/2026

Common Merganser

93/1/2026

Canada Goose

2/28/2026

American Black Duck

32/28/2026

Long-tailed Duck

12/28/2026

Common Goldeneye

12/28/2026

European Starling

222/28/2026

Ruddy Duck

12/28/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

12/28/2026

American Crow

52/28/2026

House Sparrow

32/28/2026

American Goldfinch

22/28/2026

Mourning Dove

162/28/2026

Downy Woodpecker

12/28/2026

Blue Jay

32/28/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

122/28/2026

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 Dover - Silver Lake for birding?
The best months to visit Port Dover - Silver Lake for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Port Dover - Silver Lake?
Notable species at Port Dover - Silver Lake include Mallard, Redhead, Ring-necked Duck, Greater Scaup, Bufflehead. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Port Dover - Silver Lake?
Birding at Port Dover - Silver Lake is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Port Dover - Silver Lake?
Port Dover - Silver Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.