Urban Park birding habitat

Downsview Park

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Downsview Park is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Ring-billed Gull, and Hairy Woodpecker 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

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

6/2/2026Tommy Thompson Park--Bird Research Station1 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

6/2/2026my backyard, Richmond Hill, Ontario, CA (43.873, -79.431)8 observed

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

6/2/2026218 Humbercrest Blvd, Toronto1 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

6/2/2026Ashbridge's Bay Park1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

6/1/2026Tennis Courts1 observed

Common Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor

6/1/2026Richmond Hill--Jefferson Forest1 observed

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

6/1/2026Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area2 observed

Sanderling

Calidris alba

6/1/2026Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area4 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

6/1/2026Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area1 observed

Northern Shoveler

Spatula clypeata

6/1/2026Markham--Reesor Pond1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

6/1/2026Tommy Thompson Park2 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

6/1/2026Tommy Thompson Park1 observed

Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

6/1/2026High Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

805/31/2026

Mallard

95/31/2026

Rock Pigeon

25/31/2026

Mourning Dove

15/31/2026

Chimney Swift

35/31/2026

Killdeer

85/31/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

55/31/2026

Ring-billed Gull

35/31/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

15/31/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/31/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

15/31/2026

American Kestrel

25/31/2026

Willow Flycatcher

15/31/2026

Eastern Kingbird

25/31/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

45/31/2026

Tree Swallow

165/31/2026

Barn Swallow

35/31/2026

European Starling

605/31/2026

Gray Catbird

35/31/2026

Northern Mockingbird

15/31/2026

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 Downsview Park for birding?
The best months to visit Downsview Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Downsview Park?
Notable species at Downsview Park include Mourning Dove, Ring-billed Gull, Hairy Woodpecker, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Downsview Park?
Birding at Downsview Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Downsview Park?
Downsview Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.