River/Riparian birding habitat

Grimsby - Forty Mile Creek Side Trail and Creek mouth

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
River/Riparian
Best Seasons
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

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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

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

7/20/2026Work1 observed

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

7/19/2026Stoney Creek--Powerline Road1 observed

Canvasback

Aythya valisineria

7/19/2026St. Catharines--Brock University (Lake Moodie)1 observed

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

7/19/2026Grimsby Wetlands2 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

7/19/2026Hamilton--Windermere Basin2 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

7/18/2026Grimsby Wetlands4 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Chimney Swift

17/20/2026

Turkey Vulture

27/20/2026

Blue Jay

17/20/2026

Purple Martin

47/20/2026

American Robin

17/20/2026

House Sparrow

37/20/2026

American Goldfinch

27/20/2026

Northern Cardinal

17/20/2026

Canada Goose

207/20/2026

Rock Pigeon

17/19/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

17/19/2026

American Herring Gull

17/19/2026

Caspian Tern

17/19/2026

European Starling

27/19/2026

Vesper Sparrow

17/19/2026

Song Sparrow

17/19/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

17/19/2026

Mourning Dove

37/19/2026

Ring-billed Gull

307/19/2026

Common Tern

17/19/2026

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.