Urban Park birding habitat

Burlington - Shoreacres/Paletta Park

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Burlington - Shoreacres/Paletta Park is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 243 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Goldeneye 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

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

6/2/2026Hamilton--McMaster Forest1 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

6/2/2026Hamilton--Windermere Basin2 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

6/2/2026Milton area--Crawford Lake3 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

6/2/2026Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area1 observed

Sanderling

Calidris alba

6/2/2026Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area3 observed

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

6/2/2026Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area10 observed

Blackpoll Warbler

Setophaga striata

6/2/2026Burlington--Lake Ontario at Appleby Line2 observed

Common Loon

Gavia immer

6/2/2026Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area3 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

6/2/2026Dundurn Stairs1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

6/2/2026Hamilton--Falkirk West Park1 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

6/2/2026Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

5/30/2026

Mallard

25/30/2026

Mourning Dove

15/30/2026

Ring-billed Gull

5/30/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

5/30/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/30/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/30/2026

Downy Woodpecker

35/30/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

15/30/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

15/30/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/30/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/30/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/30/2026

Blue-headed Vireo

15/30/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

25/30/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/30/2026

Blue Jay

35/30/2026

American Crow

25/30/2026

Fish Crow

15/30/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

25/30/2026

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 Burlington - Shoreacres/Paletta Park for birding?
The best months to visit Burlington - Shoreacres/Paletta Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Burlington - Shoreacres/Paletta Park?
Notable species at Burlington - Shoreacres/Paletta Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Common Goldeneye, Hooded Merganser, Red-breasted Merganser. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Burlington - Shoreacres/Paletta Park?
Birding at Burlington - Shoreacres/Paletta Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Burlington - Shoreacres/Paletta Park?
Burlington - Shoreacres/Paletta Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.