Forest birding habitat

Collingwood Arboretum trails

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
ForestUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Collingwood Arboretum trails is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 229 species recorded on eBird. This forest and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute 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

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

5/31/2026Wasaga Beach Provincial Park--Piping Plover Beach2 observed

Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

5/31/2026Stayner--Clearview EcoPark (Stayner lagoons)1 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

5/31/2026Stayner--Clearview EcoPark (Stayner lagoons)1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

5/31/2026Tiny Marsh--North/South Dike1 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

5/30/2026Tiny Marsh1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/27/2026Wasaga Beach Provincial Park--Piping Plover Beach1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

5/27/20264784 Concession 12 Sunnidale Road, Stayner, Ontario, CA (44.454, -80.028)1 observed

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

5/25/2026Wasaga Beach PP--Ross's Woods1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mute Swan

85/31/2026

Mourning Dove

15/31/2026

Ring-billed Gull

85/31/2026

Common Tern

15/31/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

25/31/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

25/31/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/31/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

25/31/2026

American Crow

25/31/2026

Northern House Wren

25/31/2026

European Starling

55/31/2026

American Robin

65/31/2026

Song Sparrow

15/31/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

115/31/2026

Caspian Tern

15/25/2026

Great Egret

15/25/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

55/25/2026

Blue Jay

25/25/2026

Common Raven

15/25/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

25/25/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Collingwood Arboretum trails for birding?
The best months to visit Collingwood Arboretum trails for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Collingwood Arboretum trails?
Notable species at Collingwood Arboretum trails include Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Mallard, American Black Duck, Mallard x American Black Duck (hybrid). The area supports forest, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Collingwood Arboretum trails?
Birding at Collingwood Arboretum trails is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Collingwood Arboretum trails?
Collingwood Arboretum trails offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.