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

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

5/30/2026Grimsby Wetlands1 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

5/30/2026Hamilton--Windermere Basin2 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

5/30/2026Burlington--LaSalle Park/Marina1 observed

Barred Owl

Strix varia

5/30/2026St. John's CA1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/30/2026Oakville--Bronte Harbour1 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

5/30/2026Bruce Trail Iroquoia, Macdui side trail to DeWitt Rd1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

5/30/2026Oakville--Great Lakes/Rebecca Stormwater Pond1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

5/30/2026Burlington--LaSalle Park/Marina1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco

Junco hyemalis

5/30/2026Dundas Marsh/Cootes Paradise (general location)1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

5/30/2026Dundas Marsh/Cootes Paradise (general location)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

65/30/2026

Mallard

45/30/2026

Mourning Dove

25/30/2026

Common Tern

25/30/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

35/30/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/30/2026

Belted Kingfisher

15/30/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/30/2026

Blue Jay

25/30/2026

Barn Swallow

35/30/2026

Brown Creeper

15/30/2026

Northern House Wren

25/30/2026

European Starling

15/30/2026

Gray Catbird

25/30/2026

American Robin

25/30/2026

Cedar Waxwing

25/30/2026

House Sparrow

55/30/2026

American Goldfinch

15/30/2026

Baltimore Oriole

25/30/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

35/30/2026

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.