Hamilton - Woodland Cemetery

Ontario · Canada

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Habitat

ForestUrban Park

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Hamilton - Woodland Cemetery is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 254 species recorded on eBird. This forest and urban park habitat attracts Eastern Screech-Owl, Blue Jay, and White-breasted Nuthatch 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

Eastern Screech-Owl Blue Jay White-breasted Nuthatch European Starling American Robin

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

6/2/2026Oakville--Esplanade Park4 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

6/2/2026Hamilton--McMaster Forest1 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

6/2/2026Hamilton--Windermere Basin2 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

6/2/2026Milton area--Crawford Lake3 observed

Blackpoll Warbler

Setophaga striata

6/2/2026Burlington--Lake Ontario at Appleby Line2 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

6/2/2026Dundurn Stairs1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

6/2/2026Hamilton--Falkirk West Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

25/30/2026

Mallard

15/30/2026

Chimney Swift

25/30/2026

Ring-billed Gull

15/30/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

15/30/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/30/2026

Northern Flicker

15/30/2026

Blue Jay

15/30/2026

Common Raven

15/30/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

25/30/2026

Northern House Wren

15/30/2026

European Starling

65/30/2026

American Robin

65/30/2026

Cedar Waxwing

25/30/2026

American Goldfinch

15/30/2026

Chipping Sparrow

25/30/2026

Baltimore Oriole

25/30/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

25/30/2026

Common Grackle

25/30/2026

Northern Cardinal

15/30/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Fall Bird Migration Guide

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Bird Identification: The Four Keys

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Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Hamilton - Woodland Cemetery for birding?▼

The best months to visit Hamilton - Woodland Cemetery for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Hamilton - Woodland Cemetery?▼

Notable species at Hamilton - Woodland Cemetery include Eastern Screech-Owl, Blue Jay, White-breasted Nuthatch, European Starling, American Robin. The area supports forest, urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Hamilton - Woodland Cemetery?▼

Birding at Hamilton - Woodland Cemetery is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Hamilton - Woodland Cemetery?▼

Hamilton - Woodland Cemetery offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.