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Ashbridge's Bay Park

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
CoastalUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily

About This Location

Ashbridge's Bay Park is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 279 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Willet

Tringa semipalmata

8/22/2026Ashbridge's Bay Park1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

8/22/2026Markham--Reesor Pond1 observed

Barred Owl

Strix varia

8/22/2026High Park--duck ponds1 observed

Horned Grebe

Podiceps auritus

8/22/2026Colonel Samuel Smith Park3 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

8/22/2026High Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Killdeer

18/22/2026

Semipalmated Plover

28/22/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

18/22/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

28/22/2026

Sanderling

18/22/2026

Least Sandpiper

108/22/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

28/22/2026

Ring-billed Gull

308/22/2026

Song Sparrow

18/22/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

18/22/2026

Canada Goose

78/22/2026

Mallard

478/22/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

18/22/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

18/22/2026

Northern Flicker

18/22/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

18/22/2026

Eastern Kingbird

38/22/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

28/22/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

18/22/2026

Barn Swallow

58/22/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

  4. 4

    Onshore winds can push pelagic species closer to shore, making post-storm days excellent for rarities.

  5. 5

    Peak spring migration runs mid-May in this region — plan visits around this window for maximum species diversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Ashbridge's Bay Park for birding?
The best months to visit Ashbridge's Bay Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Ashbridge's Bay Park?
Notable species at Ashbridge's Bay Park include Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Gadwall, Mallard, Redhead, Ring-billed Gull, Downy Woodpecker, Rock Pigeon, Red-tailed Hawk, House Sparrow, American Herring Gull, Wild Turkey. The area supports coastal, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Ashbridge's Bay Park?
Birding at Ashbridge's Bay Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
Is there an entrance fee at Ashbridge's Bay Park?
There is no entrance fee at Ashbridge's Bay Park. Hours: Open daily.
What amenities are available at Ashbridge's Bay Park?
Ashbridge's Bay Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.