Urban Park birding habitat

Marie Curtis Park (Peel)

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Marie Curtis Park (Peel) is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 238 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and American Black Duck 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

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

6/2/2026Tommy Thompson Park1 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

6/2/2026My yard, Toronto CA-ON 43.74884, -79.394632 observed

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

6/2/2026Philosopher's Walk1 observed

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

6/2/2026High Park--Grenadier Pond1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

6/2/2026Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area1 observed

Sanderling

Calidris alba

6/2/2026Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area3 observed

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

6/2/2026Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area10 observed

Blackpoll Warbler

Setophaga striata

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

Common Loon

Gavia immer

6/2/2026Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area3 observed

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

6/2/2026Tommy Thompson Park--Bird Research Station1 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

6/2/2026Ashbridge's Bay Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

106/2/2026

Ring-billed Gull

6/2/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

6/2/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

6/2/2026

European Starling

6/2/2026

American Robin

6/2/2026

Common Grackle

6/2/2026

Mute Swan

26/1/2026

Mallard

126/1/2026

Mourning Dove

76/1/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

16/1/2026

Killdeer

36/1/2026

Semipalmated Plover

16/1/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

16/1/2026

Common Tern

56/1/2026

Red-necked Grebe

96/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

6/1/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

16/1/2026

Great Egret

16/1/2026

Great Blue Heron

26/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Marie Curtis Park (Peel) for birding?
The best months to visit Marie Curtis Park (Peel) for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Marie Curtis Park (Peel)?
Notable species at Marie Curtis Park (Peel) include Canada Goose, Mallard, American Black Duck, Mallard x American Black Duck (hybrid), White-winged Scoter. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Marie Curtis Park (Peel)?
Birding at Marie Curtis Park (Peel) is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Marie Curtis Park (Peel)?
Marie Curtis Park (Peel) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.