Fifty Point CA (Hamilton side)

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
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

Loading map...

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-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

3/5/2026Oakville--Bronte Harbour1 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

3/5/202616 Nightingale Street, Hamilton, Ontario, CA (43.254, -79.851)1 observed

Harlequin Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

3/5/2026Oakville--Bronte Harbour1 observed

American Woodcock

Scolopax minor

3/4/2026Waterdown wildyard (private)1 observed

Common Goldeneye x Hooded Merganser (hybrid)

Bucephala clangula x Lophodytes cucullatus

3/4/2026St. Catharines--Charles Daley Park1 observed

Killdeer

Charadrius vociferus

3/4/2026484–598 Powerline Rd, Hamilton CA-ON 43.19649, -79.715971 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon's)

Setophaga coronata

3/4/2026Oakville--Sedgewick Forest Park1 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)

Buteo jamaicensis

3/4/2026Stoney Creek--Saltfleet CA1 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

3/4/2026Beamer Memorial CA5 observed

Mallard x Northern Pintail (hybrid)

Anas platyrhynchos x acuta

3/2/2026Burlington--LaSalle Park/Marina1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

303/3/2026

Long-tailed Duck

53/3/2026

Bufflehead

33/3/2026

Common Goldeneye

23/3/2026

Common Merganser

33/3/2026

Mallard

603/2/2026

Redhead

23/2/2026

White-winged Scoter

13/2/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

53/2/2026

Gadwall

23/1/2026

American Herring Gull

23/1/2026

Horned Grebe

13/1/2026

Blue Jay

13/1/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

13/1/2026

House Finch

13/1/2026

Mourning Dove

13/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

23/1/2026

Greater Scaup

82/26/2026

Downy Woodpecker

12/26/2026

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.