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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

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

7/21/2026Andrew Haydon Park, Ottawa CA-ON (45.3503,-75.8227)1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

7/20/2026Parc de la Gatineau--étang du stationnement P81 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

7/20/2026Ottawa--Constance Bay2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Greater White-fronted Goose

17/21/2026

Canada Goose

287/21/2026

Mallard

107/21/2026

Hooded Merganser

57/21/2026

Ring-billed Gull

227/21/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

17/21/2026

Great Egret

47/21/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/21/2026

Downy Woodpecker

27/21/2026

Eastern Kingbird

27/21/2026

Blue Jay

17/21/2026

American Crow

27/21/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

47/21/2026

Tree Swallow

17/21/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

17/21/2026

Barn Swallow

27/21/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

17/21/2026

European Starling

67/21/2026

Cedar Waxwing

67/21/2026

American Goldfinch

47/21/2026

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.