Hillman Marsh CA - East Beach Rd access

Ontario · Canada

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Habitat

WetlandCoastal

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Hillman Marsh CA - East Beach Rd access is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 239 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and coastal habitat attracts Killdeer, Northern Harrier, and Bald Eagle 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

Killdeer Northern Harrier Bald Eagle House Sparrow

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

5/30/2026Point Pelee NP--Woodland Nature Trail1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

5/30/2026Point Pelee NP--Woodland Nature Trail2 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

5/30/2026Leamington--onion fields between Hillman Marsh and Point Pelee7 observed

Eastern Bluebird

Sialia sialis

5/30/2026Visitor Center1 observed

Cerulean Warbler

Setophaga cerulea

5/30/2026Point Pelee NP* general (use more precise loc.)1 observed

Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

5/29/2026Point Pelee NP* general (use more precise loc.)1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

5/28/2026Point Pelee NP--Sparrow Field1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Red-breasted Merganser

85/30/2026

Hudsonian Whimbrel

95/30/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

45/30/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

355/30/2026

Ring-billed Gull

255/30/2026

American Herring Gull

1415/30/2026

Lesser Black-backed Gull

25/30/2026

Forster's Tern

35/30/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

1505/30/2026

Bank Swallow

15/30/2026

Barn Swallow

15/30/2026

Canada Goose

85/30/2026

Mallard

25/30/2026

Mourning Dove

15/30/2026

Dunlin

25/30/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

55/30/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

55/30/2026

Purple Martin

105/30/2026

Cliff Swallow

15/30/2026

European Starling

105/30/2026

Birding Tips

1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Hillman Marsh CA - East Beach Rd access for birding?▼

The best months to visit Hillman Marsh CA - East Beach Rd access for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Hillman Marsh CA - East Beach Rd access?▼

Notable species at Hillman Marsh CA - East Beach Rd access include Killdeer, Northern Harrier, Bald Eagle, House Sparrow. The area supports wetland, coastal habitats.

How difficult is birding at Hillman Marsh CA - East Beach Rd access?▼

Birding at Hillman Marsh CA - East Beach Rd access is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Hillman Marsh CA - East Beach Rd access?▼

Hillman Marsh CA - East Beach Rd access offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.