Grimsby Wetlands

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Grimsby Wetlands is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 251 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Black-capped Chickadee, and House Sparrow 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

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

3/5/2026Oakville--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

American Woodcock

Scolopax minor

3/4/2026Waterdown wildyard (private)1 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

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

Canada Goose

302/28/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

52/28/2026

House Sparrow

12/28/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

12/28/2026

American Tree Sparrow

12/28/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

62/28/2026

Northern Cardinal

32/28/2026

Ring-billed Gull

12/28/2026

Downy Woodpecker

12/28/2026

Peregrine Falcon

12/28/2026

European Starling

252/28/2026

Common Grackle

32/28/2026

House Finch

22/28/2026

Mourning Dove

12/27/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

12/27/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

12/27/2026

American Kestrel

12/27/2026

Blue Jay

12/27/2026

Horned Lark

12/27/2026

American Goldfinch

22/27/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.

  2. 2

    Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.

  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 Wetlands for birding?
The best months to visit Grimsby Wetlands for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Grimsby Wetlands?
Notable species at Grimsby Wetlands include Canada Goose, Black-capped Chickadee, House Sparrow, Red-winged Blackbird, American Tree Sparrow. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Grimsby Wetlands?
Birding at Grimsby Wetlands is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Grimsby Wetlands?
Grimsby Wetlands offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.