Birds of Kashechewan
What has actually been seen around Kashechewan: 105 species, the most recorded backyard birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 105 within 6 mi
- Observation records
- 676 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- Common Raven
- Busiest month
- June
- Elevation
- 23 ft
- Daylight, June / December
- 16.8 h / 7.7 h
What the records say about Kashechewan
105 bird species have been recorded within 6 mi of the centre of Kashechewan (Ontario) since 2010, across 676 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are Common Raven, Yellow Warbler and Snowy Owl.
Kashechewan is backyard-bird country: 69% of the records here are small songbirds, doves, woodpeckers and the other birds that come to feeders and yard trees. Common Raven, Yellow Warbler, American Robin and White-throated Sparrow make up the core of what you can expect at a feeder.
7 birds of prey are on record nearby, including Snowy Owl, Bald Eagle and Merlin.
Fort Albany, 6 mi to the south, has more species on record (112 against 105).
Daylight runs from 16 h 48 min at midsummer to 7 h 42 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 6:31 AM in mid-April and 5:04 AM in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Kashechewan
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Common RavenCorvus corax | 46 |
| 2 | Yellow WarblerSetophaga petechia | 23 |
| 3 | Snowy OwlBubo scandiacus | 18 |
| 4 | American RobinTurdus migratorius | 18 |
| 5 | KilldeerCharadrius vociferus | 17 |
| 6 | White-throated SparrowZonotrichia albicollis | 17 |
| 7 | Northern WaterthrushParkesia noveboracensis | 16 |
| 8 | American CrowCorvus brachyrhynchos | 15 |
| 9 | Tree SwallowTachycineta bicolor | 15 |
| 10 | MallardAnas platyrhynchos | 15 |
| 11 | Canada JayPerisoreus canadensis | 14 |
| 12 | Lincoln's SparrowMelospiza lincolnii | 14 |
| 13 | Common GrackleQuiscalus quiscula | 13 |
| 14 | European StarlingSturnus vulgaris | 13 |
| 15 | Fox SparrowPasserella iliaca | 12 |
| 16 | Alder FlycatcherEmpidonax alnorum | 11 |
| 17 | Cedar WaxwingBombycilla cedrorum | 11 |
| 18 | Common YellowthroatGeothlypis trichas | 11 |
| 19 | Red-winged BlackbirdAgelaius phoeniceus | 11 |
| 20 | Barn SwallowHirundo rustica | 11 |
Records by month
What to put out in Kashechewan
Foods for the most recorded backyard birds here, from our species notes.
- Common Raven
Peanuts in the shell · Suet scraps
- Yellow Warbler
None — plant native willow and dogwood thickets
- American Robin
Mealworms · Chopped apple and berries · Suet nuggets
- White-throated Sparrow
Millet · Hulled sunflower · Cracked corn
- American Crow
Cracked corn · Peanuts in the shell · Suet scraps
- Tree Swallow
Crushed eggshells in spring
Seasonal bird notes for Ontario
What's arriving, what to feed and when to clean feeders, written for Canadian backyards. One email a month at most.
Nearby places
Frequently asked
What birds visit backyards in Kashechewan?
The most recorded backyard birds within 6 mi of Kashechewan are Common Raven, Yellow Warbler, American Robin, White-throated Sparrow and Northern Waterthrush, based on 676 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Kashechewan?
105 species have at least one record within 6 mi of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Kashechewan?
Observation records peak in June and are lowest in April. Sunrise in late June is around 5:04 AM.
Sources
- GBIF occurrence search (birds, class Aves, 2010 onward)
- GeoNames gazetteer (place, population, elevation)
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.