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Ottawa - Andrew Haydon Park

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM

About This Location

Ottawa - Andrew Haydon Park is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 255 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Downy Woodpecker, and Hairy Woodpecker 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

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

6/3/2026Ottawa--Shirley's Bay* general (use more precise loc.)1 observed

Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

6/2/2026Britannia CA--Filtration Plant/Point1 observed

Golden-winged Warbler

Vermivora chrysoptera

6/2/2026Parc de la Gatineau--Relais Plein Air1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

6/2/2026Britannia CA--Filtration Plant/Point1 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

6/2/2026Driveway1 observed

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

6/2/2026Stittsville Backyard1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

6/2/2026Dolman Ridge Road, Ottawa, Ontario, CA (45.407, -75.518)3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

806/1/2026

Mallard

66/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

86/1/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

26/1/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

66/1/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

26/1/2026

American Crow

16/1/2026

Tree Swallow

16/1/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

16/1/2026

European Starling

46/1/2026

American Robin

126/1/2026

Cedar Waxwing

36/1/2026

Song Sparrow

16/1/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

216/1/2026

Common Grackle

36/1/2026

American Redstart

36/1/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

76/1/2026

Common Merganser

16/1/2026

Rock Pigeon

36/1/2026

Mourning Dove

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.

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Ottawa - Andrew Haydon Park for birding?
The best months to visit Ottawa - Andrew Haydon Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Ottawa - Andrew Haydon Park?
Notable species at Ottawa - Andrew Haydon Park include Mourning Dove, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, American Crow, Common Raven, House Finch, Mallard, Cooper's Hawk, Barred Owl, Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch, Pine Grosbeak. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Ottawa - Andrew Haydon Park?
Birding at Ottawa - Andrew Haydon Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
Is there an entrance fee at Ottawa - Andrew Haydon Park?
There is no entrance fee at Ottawa - Andrew Haydon Park. Hours: Open daily, 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
What amenities are available at Ottawa - Andrew Haydon Park?
Ottawa - Andrew Haydon Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.