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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

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/20/2026High Park1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/20/2026Marita Payne Park1 observed

Western Grebe

Aechmophorus occidentalis

4/20/2026Colonel Samuel Smith Park1 observed

Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

4/20/2026Pickering--Rouge River mouth (Durham side)1 observed

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

4/20/2026High Park--Colborne Lodge1 observed

Tufted Duck

Aythya fuligula

4/20/2026Tommy Thompson Park1 observed

King Eider

Somateria spectabilis

4/20/2026Tommy Thompson Park1 observed

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

4/20/2026Tommy Thompson Park1 observed

Cliff Swallow (pyrrhonota Group)

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

4/19/2026Lakefront Promenade Park2 observed

Snowy Egret

Egretta thula

4/19/2026Colonel Danforth Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

54/20/2026

Killdeer

24/20/2026

Wilson's Snipe

24/20/2026

Ring-billed Gull

84/20/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

24/20/2026

Downy Woodpecker

24/20/2026

Northern Flicker

14/20/2026

Barn Swallow

24/20/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

34/20/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

14/20/2026

Brown Creeper

14/20/2026

American Robin

104/20/2026

Chipping Sparrow

24/20/2026

Field Sparrow

24/20/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

24/20/2026

White-throated Sparrow

44/20/2026

Song Sparrow

14/20/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

84/20/2026

Common Grackle

34/20/2026

Palm Warbler

14/20/2026

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.