Saint Catharines - Port Weller east pier

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Saint Catharines - Port Weller east pier is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 271 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and Mallard 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

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

3/5/20264420 Porter Center Rd, Lewiston US-NY 43.19968, -78.968051 observed

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

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

3/4/2026Beamer Memorial CA5 observed

Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

3/3/2026Yard & Lyons Creek11 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Downy Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Northern Flicker

13/6/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

33/6/2026

American Robin

83/6/2026

Common Grackle

43/6/2026

Redhead

23/6/2026

Greater Scaup

403/6/2026

White-winged Scoter

33/6/2026

Long-tailed Duck

113/6/2026

Common Goldeneye

13/6/2026

Common Merganser

13/6/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

83/6/2026

American Herring Gull

163/6/2026

Canada Goose

83/1/2026

Gadwall

23/1/2026

Mallard

93/1/2026

American Black Duck

43/1/2026

Lesser Scaup

23/1/2026

Bufflehead

53/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

153/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Saint Catharines - Port Weller east pier for birding?
The best months to visit Saint Catharines - Port Weller east pier for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Saint Catharines - Port Weller east pier?
Notable species at Saint Catharines - Port Weller east pier include Canada Goose, Gadwall, Mallard, American Black Duck, Redhead. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Saint Catharines - Port Weller east pier?
Birding at Saint Catharines - Port Weller east pier is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Saint Catharines - Port Weller east pier?
Saint Catharines - Port Weller east pier offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.