Urban Park birding habitat

G. Ross Lord Park

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

G. Ross Lord Park is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Red-bellied Woodpecker, Blue Jay, and American Crow 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

Western Grebe

Aechmophorus occidentalis

7/21/2026Colonel Samuel Smith Park1 observed

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

7/21/2026Neighbourhood1 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

7/20/2026Regatta Rd, Toronto CA-ON (43.6408,-79.3411)1 observed

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

7/20/2026High Park--Grenadier Pond1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

7/20/2026High Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

97/19/2026

Mallard

117/19/2026

Rock Pigeon

17/19/2026

Mourning Dove

17/19/2026

Killdeer

17/19/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

17/19/2026

Ring-billed Gull

17/19/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

787/19/2026

Turkey Vulture

27/19/2026

Blue Jay

17/19/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

17/19/2026

Barn Swallow

97/19/2026

Gray Catbird

27/19/2026

American Robin

37/19/2026

Cedar Waxwing

17/19/2026

House Sparrow

47/19/2026

American Goldfinch

57/19/2026

Chipping Sparrow

17/19/2026

Song Sparrow

107/19/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

27/19/2026

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