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

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

5/31/2026CA-ON-Sault Ste. Marie- my backyard (Fort Creek Area)1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

5/30/2026497 Morin St, Sault Ste. Marie CA-ON 46.52887, -84.340311 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

5/27/2026Pointe Des Chenes Beach1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

5/26/20263127 Lakeshore Drive1 observed

American Tree Sparrow

Spizelloides arborea

5/25/2026CA-ON-Sault Ste. Marie- my backyard (Fort Creek Area)1 observed

Marbled Godwit

Limosa fedoa

5/24/2026Carpin Beach, Sault Ste. Marie CA-ON 46.51357, -84.423462 observed

Hudsonian Godwit

Limosa haemastica

5/21/202658 Church Street, Echo Bay, Ontario, CA (46.487, -84.077)1 observed

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

5/21/202649 Turmaine Road, Goulais River, Ontario, CA (46.719, -84.284)1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

5/21/2026Sault Ste. Marie Canal NHS/Whitefish Island1 observed

Northern Shrike

Lanius borealis

5/20/2026Mark's Bay CA2 observed

Common Merganser (North American)

Mergus merganser

5/20/2026Rotary Park, Sault Ste. Marie US-MI 46.48536, -84.301532 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

25/29/2026

Rock Pigeon

5/29/2026

Ring-billed Gull

25/29/2026

American Herring Gull

15/29/2026

Common Tern

15/29/2026

Turkey Vulture

25/29/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

15/29/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

5/29/2026

European Starling

25/29/2026

Brown Thrasher

5/29/2026

American Robin

5/29/2026

Song Sparrow

15/29/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

15/29/2026

Common Grackle

5/29/2026

American Redstart

35/29/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

15/29/2026

Canada Goose

135/28/2026

American Black Duck

15/28/2026

Common Merganser

25/28/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

15/28/2026

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.