Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Fifty Point CA (Hamilton side)

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Fifty Point CA (Hamilton side) is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 276 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Long-tailed Duck, 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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Common Loon

Gavia immer

6/2/2026Lakeside Drive1 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

6/2/2026Dundurn Stairs1 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

6/2/2026Hamilton--Windermere Basin2 observed

Blackpoll Warbler

Setophaga striata

6/2/2026Bronte Bluffs Park1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

6/2/2026Hamilton--Falkirk West Park1 observed

Cerulean Warbler

Setophaga cerulea

6/1/2026Concession Four Rd. Silverdale1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

6/1/2026Dundurn Stairs1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

5/31/2026139 Margaret Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario, CA (43.217, -79.723)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

95/26/2026

Mute Swan

45/26/2026

Killdeer

25/26/2026

Ring-billed Gull

15/26/2026

Northern Flicker

15/26/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/26/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

25/26/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

25/26/2026

Tree Swallow

185/26/2026

Purple Martin

425/26/2026

Barn Swallow

25/26/2026

Northern House Wren

25/26/2026

European Starling

25/26/2026

American Robin

155/26/2026

House Sparrow

25/26/2026

American Goldfinch

25/26/2026

Song Sparrow

45/26/2026

Baltimore Oriole

15/26/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

125/26/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

15/26/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.

  2. 2

    Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Fifty Point CA (Hamilton side) for birding?
The best months to visit Fifty Point CA (Hamilton side) for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Fifty Point CA (Hamilton side)?
Notable species at Fifty Point CA (Hamilton side) include Canada Goose, Long-tailed Duck, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Fifty Point CA (Hamilton side)?
Birding at Fifty Point CA (Hamilton side) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Fifty Point CA (Hamilton side)?
Fifty Point CA (Hamilton side) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.