Peterborough - Beavermead Park

Ontario · Canada

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Habitat

Urban Park

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Peterborough - Beavermead Park is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, and Mallard 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

American Crow Black-capped Chickadee Mallard American Black Duck Common Goldeneye

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

7/15/2026Sweeney Line1 observed

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

7/14/2026Brown Line pond2 observed

Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

7/13/2026Bellmere Winds Golf Resort2 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

7/12/2026Trans-Canada Trail, Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, CA (44.307, -78.504)1 observed

Great Egret

Ardea alba

7/11/2026Home--North Shore Dr E (Private Property)2 observed

Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

7/9/202661 London Street, Peterborough, Ontario, CA (44.311, -78.316)1 observed

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

7/9/2026Lakefield--Water Tower trails1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

407/11/2026

Mallard

67/11/2026

Great Blue Heron

27/11/2026

Belted Kingfisher

17/11/2026

Eastern Kingbird

27/11/2026

Baltimore Oriole

17/11/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

17/11/2026

Ring-billed Gull

27/4/2026

Cedar Waxwing

37/4/2026

Purple Finch

17/4/2026

Birding Tips

1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Ontario Birding Guide

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Birding Guides

Fall Bird Migration Guide

10 min read

Bird Identification: The Four Keys

11 min read

Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching

8 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Peterborough - Beavermead Park for birding?▼

The best months to visit Peterborough - Beavermead Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Peterborough - Beavermead Park?▼

Notable species at Peterborough - Beavermead Park include American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, Mallard, American Black Duck, Common Goldeneye. The area supports urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Peterborough - Beavermead Park?▼

Birding at Peterborough - Beavermead Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Peterborough - Beavermead Park?▼

Peterborough - Beavermead Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.