Birdwatching in Timmins

Timmins has an avid population of bird watchers. It is quite a common sight to see bird feeding stations in backyards throughout our community. The sight of winter birds at a feeding station brightens up the world for many northern residents. During the summer the sound of the white-throated sparrow with its Ca-na-da, Ca-na-da, Ca-na-da call is a sound of the northern bush. The sight and sound of the loon, of course, are part of our landscape and one that visitors from other countries marvel at. The sight of a great blue heron quietly rising out of a marsh as a person approaches is also a common site. A resident population of sandhill cranes in the summer makes for interesting viewing

The Timmins Naturalists Club has a small dedicated membership which has been active in Timmins for many decades. As well as exploring the natural science of the Timmins district, they accommodate inquiries about birding in the area. Each year they do the Christmas Bird Count as well as monitor two sites at Kettle Lakes Park to determine variations in bird species over the years. The organization has a website and invites new members. Visit their site by clicking here.

Good places to observe birds in Timmins include: Kettle Lakes Park, Hersey Lake Conservation Area and almost any back road in the vicinity of Timmins.

Members of the Timmins Naturalists have compiled a list of birds that have been seen in this area. To examine the list click on Bird Checklist above.