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Smithville Sewage Lagoons

Ontario · Canada

ModerateView on eBird
Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Smithville Sewage Lagoons is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest 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

Boreal ChickadeeSpruce GrouseGray JayBlack-backed WoodpeckerWhite-winged Crossbill

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Common Goldeneye x Hooded Merganser (hybrid)

Bucephala clangula x Lophodytes cucullatus

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

Killdeer

Charadrius vociferus

3/4/2026484–598 Powerline Rd, Hamilton CA-ON 43.19649, -79.715971 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)

Buteo jamaicensis

3/4/2026Stoney Creek--Saltfleet CA1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

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

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

3/4/2026Beamer Memorial CA5 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

3/3/2026Hamilton--Gage Park1 observed

Green-winged Teal (Eurasian)

Anas crecca

2/21/2026Hamilton--Windermere Basin1 observed

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.

  2. 2

    Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.

  3. 3

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

Amenities

Parking
Trails

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Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Smithville Sewage Lagoons for birding?▼
The best months to visit Smithville Sewage Lagoons for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Smithville Sewage Lagoons?▼
Notable species at Smithville Sewage Lagoons include Boreal Chickadee, Spruce Grouse, Gray Jay, Black-backed Woodpecker, White-winged Crossbill. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Smithville Sewage Lagoons?▼
Birding at Smithville Sewage Lagoons is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Smithville Sewage Lagoons?▼
Smithville Sewage Lagoons offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.