Valens CA

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Valens CA is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 231 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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Iceland Gull (Thayer's)

Larus glaucoides

3/5/2026Brantford Dump perimeter walk1 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

3/5/202616 Nightingale Street, Hamilton, Ontario, CA (43.254, -79.851)1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

3/5/2026Cambridge--F.W.R. Dickson Wilderness Area2 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/5/2026Cambridge--Hespeler Mill Pond (Ellacott Landing)11 observed

American Woodcock

Scolopax minor

3/4/2026Waterdown wildyard (private)1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

3/4/2026Riverside Park, Cambridge1 observed

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

3/4/2026Brantford--Wilkes Dam1 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

3/4/2026Saint George, My Yard, Ontario, CA (43.24, -80.246)1 observed

Canvasback

Aythya valisineria

3/3/2026Speed River Trail--Wellington Rd 32 east towards Guelph1 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Valens CA for birding?
The best months to visit Valens CA for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Valens CA?
Notable species at Valens CA 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 Valens CA?
Birding at Valens CA is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Valens CA?
Valens CA offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.