Urban Park birding habitat

Centennial Park

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Centennial Park is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Turkey Vulture, Blue Jay, and American Crow 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 Shoveler

Spatula clypeata

5/31/2026Thornhill - Feeder Area12 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

5/31/2026Colonel Samuel Smith Park2 observed

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

5/31/2026Colonel Samuel Smith Park1 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

5/31/2026Colonel Samuel Smith Park1 observed

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

5/31/2026The Riverwood Conservancy2 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

5/31/202617 Avenue of the Island, Toronto, Ontario, CA (43.619, -79.374)1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

5/31/2026Prospect Cemetery1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

5/31/2026Tommy Thompson Park2 observed

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

5/31/2026Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area5 observed

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

5/31/2026Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area2 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

5/31/2026my backyard, Richmond Hill, Ontario, CA (43.873, -79.431)5 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

5/31/2026Tommy Thompson Park--Bird Research Station1 observed

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

5/31/2026High Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eastern Phoebe

15/31/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

25/31/2026

Blue Jay

25/31/2026

American Robin

55/31/2026

Northern Cardinal

15/31/2026

European Starling

265/31/2026

House Finch

15/31/2026

American Goldfinch

55/31/2026

Song Sparrow

25/31/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

355/31/2026

Common Grackle

45/31/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

25/31/2026

Canada Goose

555/30/2026

Mallard

45/30/2026

Ring-billed Gull

15/30/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/30/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/30/2026

Cedar Waxwing

15/30/2026

House Sparrow

15/30/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

15/30/2026

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 Centennial Park for birding?
The best months to visit Centennial Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Centennial Park?
Notable species at Centennial Park include Turkey Vulture, Blue Jay, American Crow, Red-breasted Nuthatch, House Sparrow. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Centennial Park?
Birding at Centennial Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Centennial Park?
Centennial Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.