Wetland birding habitat

Dundas Marsh/Cootes Paradise

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Dundas Marsh/Cootes Paradise is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 291 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Great Blue Heron 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

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

5/31/2026Oakville--Bronte Beach Park1 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

5/31/2026Hamilton--Windermere Basin2 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

5/31/2026Dundas Valley CA (general location; please use a more specific location when possible)1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

5/31/2026Halton Region Forest--Currie Tract2 observed

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

5/31/2026Grimsby Wetlands2 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/30/2026Oakville--Bronte Harbour1 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

5/30/2026Bruce Trail Iroquoia, Macdui side trail to DeWitt Rd1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat (virens)

Icteria virens

5/30/2026Hamilton--Falkirk West Park1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

5/30/2026Oakville--Great Lakes/Rebecca Stormwater Pond1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

155/30/2026

Mute Swan

25/30/2026

Wood Duck

25/30/2026

Mallard

15/30/2026

Rock Pigeon

15/30/2026

Mourning Dove

25/30/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

15/30/2026

Chimney Swift

45/30/2026

Killdeer

15/30/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

15/30/2026

Ring-billed Gull

25/30/2026

Caspian Tern

15/30/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

45/30/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

15/30/2026

Turkey Vulture

55/30/2026

Osprey

25/30/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

25/30/2026

Eastern Screech-Owl

15/30/2026

Belted Kingfisher

15/30/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

35/30/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Dundas Marsh/Cootes Paradise for birding?
The best months to visit Dundas Marsh/Cootes Paradise for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Dundas Marsh/Cootes Paradise?
Notable species at Dundas Marsh/Cootes Paradise include Great Blue Heron, Red-winged Blackbird, Mallard, Green Heron, Virginia Rail. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Dundas Marsh/Cootes Paradise?
Birding at Dundas Marsh/Cootes Paradise is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Dundas Marsh/Cootes Paradise?
Dundas Marsh/Cootes Paradise offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.