Grimsby - Forty Mile Creek Side Trail and Creek mouth

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
River/Riparian
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Grimsby - Forty Mile Creek Side Trail and Creek mouth is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts White-winged Scoter, Long-tailed Duck, and Common Goldeneye 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

3/6/2026Oakville--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

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

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

3/4/2026Jean & Bob's Yard-St. Catharines2 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

White-winged Scoter

63/4/2026

Long-tailed Duck

33/4/2026

Common Goldeneye

33/4/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

13/4/2026

Mourning Dove

13/4/2026

Ring-billed Gull

3/4/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/4/2026

Downy Woodpecker

23/4/2026

Blue Jay

13/4/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

13/4/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

43/4/2026

European Starling

23/4/2026

American Robin

13/4/2026

House Sparrow

13/4/2026

House Finch

13/4/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

53/4/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

13/4/2026

Canada Goose

163/3/2026

Mallard

373/3/2026

American Black Duck

33/3/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Grimsby - Forty Mile Creek Side Trail and Creek mouth for birding?
The best months to visit Grimsby - Forty Mile Creek Side Trail and Creek mouth for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Grimsby - Forty Mile Creek Side Trail and Creek mouth?
Notable species at Grimsby - Forty Mile Creek Side Trail and Creek mouth include White-winged Scoter, Long-tailed Duck, Common Goldeneye, Red-breasted Merganser, Mourning Dove. The area supports river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Grimsby - Forty Mile Creek Side Trail and Creek mouth?
Birding at Grimsby - Forty Mile Creek Side Trail and Creek mouth is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Grimsby - Forty Mile Creek Side Trail and Creek mouth?
Grimsby - Forty Mile Creek Side Trail and Creek mouth offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.