Birding Near Hamilton, ON

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Ontario · Canada

30

Locations

55+

Species

7

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Hamilton

Forest birding habitat

Ontario

2.2 mi away

Easy

Hamilton - Woodland Cemetery

Forest birding hotspot in Ontario with 254 recorded species.

ForestUrban ParkSpringSummer
Wetland birding habitat

Ontario

2.2 mi away

Moderate

Dundas Marsh/Cootes Paradise

Wetland birding hotspot in Ontario with 291 recorded species.

WetlandSpringSummer
Lake birding habitat

Ontario

3.2 mi away

Easy

Hamilton - Royal Botanical Gardens (West Pond from Spencer Creek Trail)

Lake birding hotspot in Ontario with 244 recorded species.

LakeRiver/RiparianUrban ParkSpringSummer
a forest of trees

Ontario

3.5 mi away

Easy

Burlington - LaSalle Park/Marina

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ontario with 262 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Trees frame a view of a marsh at low tide.

Ontario

4.6 mi away

Moderate

Hamilton - Windermere Basin

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 273 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

4.9 mi away

Moderate

Burlington Ship Canal/Lift bridge (Halton side)

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 230 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

Ontario

5.4 mi away

Moderate

Hamilton - Van Wagners Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Ontario with 267 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Urban Park birding habitat

Ontario

5.8 mi away

Easy

Hamilton - Confederation Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ontario with 259 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
River/Riparian birding habitat

Ontario

7.2 mi away

Easy

Stoney Creek - Edgelake Park

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Ontario with 204 recorded species.

River/RiparianUrban ParkSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

7.6 mi away

Moderate

Christie CA

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 212 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Urban Park birding habitat

Ontario

9.0 mi away

Easy

Burlington - Shoreacres/Paletta Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ontario with 243 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

Ontario

11.3 mi away

Easy

Oakville - South Shell Park and Suncor Pier

Coastal birding hotspot in Ontario with 220 recorded species.

CoastalUrban ParkSpringSummer
River/Riparian birding habitat

Ontario

12.0 mi away

Moderate

Bronte Creek Provincial Park

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Ontario with 218 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

12.5 mi away

Moderate

Oakville - Bronte Harbour

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 265 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

12.6 mi away

Moderate

Fifty Point CA (Hamilton side)

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 276 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

13.2 mi away

Moderate

Grimsby Wetlands

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 251 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

15.7 mi away

Moderate

Beamer Memorial CA

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 233 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

16.3 mi away

Moderate

Valens CA

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 231 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
River/Riparian birding habitat

Ontario

16.4 mi away

Moderate

Grimsby - Forty Mile Creek Side Trail and Creek mouth

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Ontario with 228 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

16.9 mi away

Moderate

Mountsberg CA (Wellington side)

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 236 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Urban Park birding habitat

Ontario

19.2 mi away

Easy

Ruthven Park National Historic Site

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ontario with 226 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

20.5 mi away

Moderate

Smithville Sewage Lagoons

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 203 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Urban Park birding habitat

Ontario

20.8 mi away

Easy

Lakeside Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ontario with 225 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

20.9 mi away

Moderate

Taquanyah CA

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 225 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Wetland birding habitat

Ontario

22.5 mi away

Moderate

Rattray Marsh CA

Wetland birding hotspot in Ontario with 278 recorded species.

WetlandSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

23.6 mi away

Moderate

The Riverwood Conservancy

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 200 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Urban Park birding habitat

Ontario

24.7 mi away

Easy

J. C. Saddington Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ontario with 223 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Lake birding habitat

Ontario

25.1 mi away

Moderate

Cambridge - Hespeler Mill Pond

Lake birding hotspot in Ontario with 220 recorded species.

LakeSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

26.0 mi away

Moderate

Cambridge - rare Charitable Research Reserve

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 222 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Lake birding habitat

Ontario

26.1 mi away

Moderate

Cambridge - Bannister Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Ontario with 211 recorded species.

LakeSpringSummer

Top Species Near Hamilton

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Eastern Screech-OwlBlue JayWhite-breasted NuthatchEuropean StarlingAmerican RobinGreat Blue HeronRed-winged BlackbirdMallardGreen HeronVirginia RailCommon LoonBald EagleDouble-crested CormorantRing-billed GullBuffleheadMute SwanTrumpeter SwanAmerican Black DuckCanvasbackCanada GooseRock PigeonHouse SparrowCooper's HawkRed-tailed HawkGadwall+30 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Forest14 locations
Boreal/Taiga13 locations
Urban Park10 locations
River/Riparian4 locations
Lake3 locations
Wetland2 locations
Coastal2 locations

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Summer30 locations
Fall30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Hamilton, ON?
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Hamilton include Hamilton - Woodland Cemetery, Dundas Marsh/Cootes Paradise, Hamilton - Royal Botanical Gardens (West Pond from Spencer Creek Trail), Burlington - LaSalle Park/Marina, Hamilton - Windermere Basin. These spots offer forest, urban park, wetland habitats.
What birds can I see near Hamilton?
Birders near Hamilton can spot species including Eastern Screech-Owl, Blue Jay, White-breasted Nuthatch, European Starling, American Robin, Great Blue Heron, Red-winged Blackbird, Mallard. The area's 7 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Hamilton?
The best seasons for birding near Hamilton are Spring and Summer and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Hamilton?
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Hamilton, ON, ranging from 2.2 to 26.1 miles from the city center.