High Park
Ontario · Canada
Easy
May-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
High Park is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 270 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Cooper's Hawk 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
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
White-winged Scoter
Melanitta deglandi
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Willet (Western)
Tringa semipalmata
Barred Owl
Strix varia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Chimney Swift
Double-crested Cormorant
Black-crowned Night Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Northern Flicker
Black-capped Chickadee
House Sparrow
American Goldfinch
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Rock Pigeon
Turkey Vulture
American Robin
Northern Yellow Warbler
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.
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This urban green space acts as a migrant trap — birds concentrate here during migration, especially after overnight flights.
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Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Grenadier Pond
- High Park Zoo
- Bloor West Village
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