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

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

3/6/2026Colonel Samuel Smith Park1 observed

Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

3/6/2026Sugar Beach Park1 observed

Fox Sparrow

Passerella iliaca

3/6/2026G. Ross Lord Park1 observed

Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

3/6/2026High Park1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/6/2026Colonel Samuel Smith Park7 observed

King Eider

Somateria spectabilis

3/5/2026Tommy Thompson Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mute Swan

23/6/2026

Trumpeter Swan

23/6/2026

Gadwall

123/6/2026

Mallard

703/6/2026

Redhead

113/6/2026

Greater Scaup

353/6/2026

White-winged Scoter

273/6/2026

Long-tailed Duck

153/6/2026

Bufflehead

323/6/2026

Common Goldeneye

263/6/2026

Common Merganser

193/6/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

123/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

183/6/2026

American Herring Gull

123/6/2026

Downy Woodpecker

23/6/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

253/6/2026

American Tree Sparrow

43/6/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

23/6/2026

White-throated Sparrow

13/6/2026

Song Sparrow

13/6/2026

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.