East Point Park

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

East Point Park is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 223 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Tundra Swan, Greater Scaup, and Bufflehead 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

Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

3/6/2026Sugar Beach Park1 observed

Fox Sparrow

Passerella iliaca

3/6/2026G. Ross Lord Park1 observed

Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

3/6/2026High Park1 observed

King Eider

Somateria spectabilis

3/5/2026Tommy Thompson Park1 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

3/5/2026Lynde Shores CA1 observed

Savannah Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis

3/5/2026Tommy Thompson Park1 observed

Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

3/4/2026Markham--Milne Dam Conservation Park1 observed

Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

3/4/2026Markham--Valley View Park1 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

3/4/2026Whitby--Thickson's Woods1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Tundra Swan

32/27/2026

Greater Scaup

552/27/2026

Bufflehead

82/27/2026

Common Goldeneye

52/27/2026

Common Merganser

32/27/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

12/27/2026

Downy Woodpecker

12/27/2026

Blue Jay

22/27/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

122/27/2026

European Starling

302/27/2026

American Robin

12/27/2026

House Finch

22/27/2026

American Tree Sparrow

62/27/2026

White-throated Sparrow

12/27/2026

Song Sparrow

22/27/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

12/27/2026

Northern Cardinal

42/27/2026

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 East Point Park for birding?
The best months to visit East Point Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at East Point Park?
Notable species at East Point Park include Tundra Swan, Greater Scaup, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at East Point Park?
Birding at East Point Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at East Point Park?
East Point Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.