Hartebeespoort Dam/Lake North West of Johannesburg, surrounded by the Magaliesberg Mountain range.

Hillman Marsh CA

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, dawn to dusk

About This Location

Hillman Marsh CA is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 311 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, and Sandhill Crane 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

6/1/2026Wheatley Provincial Park2 observed

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

6/1/2026Point Pelee NP--DeLaurier Homestead Trail2 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

6/1/2026Point Pelee NP--Redbud Footpath1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

5/31/2026Point Pelee NP--The Dunes1 observed

Cerulean Warbler

Setophaga cerulea

5/31/2026Point Pelee NP--The Dunes1 observed

Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

5/31/2026Point Pelee NP--The Dunes1 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

5/31/2026Essex Sewage Lagoons (eastern)10 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

5/31/2026Point Pelee NP* general (use more precise loc.)1 observed

Little Gull

Hydrocoloeus minutus

5/30/2026Hillman Marsh CA--East Beach Rd access1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

5/30/2026Kingsville Dock1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

206/1/2026

Mallard

46/1/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

106/1/2026

Mourning Dove

16/1/2026

Killdeer

16/1/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

16/1/2026

Dunlin

56/1/2026

Caspian Tern

16/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

106/1/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

16/1/2026

Tree Swallow

46/1/2026

Purple Martin

96/1/2026

Barn Swallow

46/1/2026

Cliff Swallow

36/1/2026

European Starling

16/1/2026

House Sparrow

16/1/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

16/1/2026

Common Grackle

56/1/2026

Northern Cardinal

16/1/2026

Wood Duck

16/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

    Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

  4. 4

    Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.

  5. 5

    Peak spring migration runs mid-May in this region — plan visits around this window for maximum species diversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Hillman Marsh CA for birding?
The best months to visit Hillman Marsh CA for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Hillman Marsh CA?
Notable species at Hillman Marsh CA include Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, Sandhill Crane, Killdeer, Ring-billed Gull, American Goldfinch, American Black Duck, Horned Lark, American Tree Sparrow, Brown Creeper, House Sparrow, House Finch. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Hillman Marsh CA?
Birding at Hillman Marsh CA is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at Hillman Marsh CA?
There is no entrance fee at Hillman Marsh CA. Hours: Open daily, dawn to dusk.
What amenities are available at Hillman Marsh CA?
Hillman Marsh CA offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.