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

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

5/31/2026Marie Curtis Park (Peel)1 observed

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

5/31/2026High Park--Forest School1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

5/31/2026Humber Bay Park East1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/31/2026Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area6 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

5/31/2026Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area3 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

5/31/2026Eldorado Park1 observed

Sanderling

Calidris alba

5/30/2026Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area6 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

5/30/2026Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area40 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Killdeer

25/30/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/30/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

15/30/2026

Eastern Phoebe

15/30/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/30/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

45/30/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

35/30/2026

Blue Jay

35/30/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

55/30/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

15/30/2026

European Starling

85/30/2026

Gray Catbird

15/30/2026

American Robin

55/30/2026

American Goldfinch

25/30/2026

Chipping Sparrow

15/30/2026

Song Sparrow

25/30/2026

Baltimore Oriole

25/30/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

85/30/2026

Common Grackle

15/30/2026

Common Yellowthroat

15/30/2026

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.