Urban Park birding habitat

Bellevue Park

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Bellevue Park is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mallard, Rock Pigeon, and American Herring Gull 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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

4/18/2026Bar River Flats--Lake George Rd wet fields3 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

4/18/20263900–3956 Highway 17B, Macdonald, Meredith and Aberdeen Additional CA-ON 46.45522, -84.067561 observed

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

4/18/2026Bar River Flats--Government Rd1 observed

Bohemian Waxwing

Bombycilla garrulus

4/18/2026Bellevue Park20 observed

Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

4/17/2026Bellevue Marina3 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

4/17/2026277–299 Calabogie Rd W, Laird CA-ON 46.41274, -84.087665 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

4/17/2026Great Lakes Forestry Centre Arboretum1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

4/16/2026Echo Bay--Pioneer Road4 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

54/18/2026

Mallard

564/18/2026

Bufflehead

44/18/2026

Bald Eagle

24/18/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

24/18/2026

American Robin

134/18/2026

Bohemian Waxwing

204/18/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

144/18/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

34/18/2026

American Black Duck

24/17/2026

Rock Pigeon

204/17/2026

Common Merganser

94/17/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

14/17/2026

Killdeer

14/17/2026

Ring-billed Gull

14/17/2026

American Herring Gull

14/17/2026

Eastern Phoebe

14/17/2026

American Crow

24/17/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

24/17/2026

American Goldfinch

24/17/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Bellevue Park for birding?
The best months to visit Bellevue Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Bellevue Park?
Notable species at Bellevue Park include Mallard, Rock Pigeon, American Herring Gull, Bald Eagle, American Crow. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bellevue Park?
Birding at Bellevue Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Bellevue Park?
Bellevue Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.