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Burlington - LaSalle Park/Marina

Ontario · Canada

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Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily

About This Location

Burlington - LaSalle Park/Marina is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 262 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mute Swan, Trumpeter Swan, and Mallard 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

Mute SwanTrumpeter SwanMallardAmerican Black DuckCanvasbackCanada GooseEuropean StarlingRock PigeonRing-billed GullHouse SparrowCooper's HawkRed-tailed Hawk

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

8/23/2026Dundas--Sydenham Rd Lookout1 observed

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

8/22/2026Grimsby Wetlands4 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

8/22/20264500–4638 Walkers Line, Burlington CA-ON (43.4142,-79.8534)1 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

8/21/2026Van Wagner's Beach--Lakeland Centre1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

8/21/2026Lakeside Park30 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

8/21/2026Lakeside Park1 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

8/21/2026Oakville--Bronte Marsh1 observed

Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

8/21/2026Confederation Beach Park--East Portion1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

378/23/2026

Mute Swan

68/23/2026

Mallard

1208/23/2026

American Black Duck

18/23/2026

Mourning Dove

38/23/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

18/23/2026

Ring-billed Gull

308/23/2026

American Herring Gull

78/23/2026

Caspian Tern

38/23/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

908/23/2026

Osprey

18/23/2026

Eastern Screech-Owl

18/23/2026

Belted Kingfisher

28/23/2026

Downy Woodpecker

28/23/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

18/23/2026

Northern Flicker

58/23/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

28/23/2026

Alder Flycatcher

18/23/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

18/23/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

68/23/2026

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.

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Amenities

Parking
Restrooms
Trails

Nearby Attractions

  • RBG Hendrie Valley
  • Cootes Paradise
  • Hamilton Harbour Waterfront Trail

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Frequently Asked Questions

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