Whitby - Harbour

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Whitby - Harbour is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 259 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Gadwall 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

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

3/5/2026Lynde Shores CA1 observed

Fox Sparrow

Passerella iliaca

3/5/2026Oshawa--McLaughlin Bay/McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve1 observed

Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

3/4/2026Markham--Milne Dam Conservation Park1 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

3/4/2026Whitby--Thickson's Woods1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/3/2026Lynde Shores CA--Cranberry Marsh1 observed

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

3/1/2026backyard11 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

303/5/2026

Mute Swan

53/5/2026

Trumpeter Swan

33/5/2026

Mallard

203/5/2026

American Black Duck

33/5/2026

Greater Scaup

103/5/2026

Common Goldeneye

103/5/2026

Common Merganser

73/5/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

23/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

403/5/2026

American Herring Gull

33/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

Gadwall

13/1/2026

White-winged Scoter

23/1/2026

Bald Eagle

13/1/2026

Song Sparrow

13/1/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

12/28/2026

Glaucous Gull

22/28/2026

American Tree Sparrow

132/28/2026

White-throated Sparrow

12/28/2026

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 Whitby - Harbour for birding?
The best months to visit Whitby - Harbour for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Whitby - Harbour?
Notable species at Whitby - Harbour include Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Gadwall, Mallard, White-winged Scoter. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Whitby - Harbour?
Birding at Whitby - Harbour is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Whitby - Harbour?
Whitby - Harbour offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.