Urban Park birding habitat

Port Weller - Malcomson Eco Park

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Port Weller - Malcomson Eco Park is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Merganser 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

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

7/20/2026Work1 observed

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

7/20/2026Niagara Falls SP--Goat Island1 observed

Canvasback

Aythya valisineria

7/19/2026St. Catharines--Brock University (Lake Moodie)1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

7/18/2026Niagara--Waterfowl Observation Area1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

7/17/2026Lyons Creek, Niagara Falls3 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

7/17/2026Fort Niagara SP1 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

7/16/2026Spiece Rd, N of Bethesda, Lincoln, ON1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

7/15/2026Niagara--Queenston (Locust Grove Picnic Area)1 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

7/15/2026Lyons Creek, Niagara Falls1 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

7/14/2026St. Catharines-Fitzgerald Neighbourhood1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Ring-billed Gull

17/18/2026

Blue Jay

17/18/2026

Tree Swallow

7/18/2026

Barn Swallow

7/18/2026

Northern House Wren

17/18/2026

European Starling

7/18/2026

American Robin

7/18/2026

American Goldfinch

47/18/2026

Song Sparrow

17/18/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

7/18/2026

Northern Cardinal

37/18/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/15/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

17/15/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

37/15/2026

Carolina Wren

17/15/2026

Gray Catbird

27/15/2026

Cedar Waxwing

57/15/2026

House Sparrow

37/15/2026

Common Grackle

17/15/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

27/12/2026

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 Port Weller - Malcomson Eco Park for birding?
The best months to visit Port Weller - Malcomson Eco Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Port Weller - Malcomson Eco Park?
Notable species at Port Weller - Malcomson Eco Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Common Merganser, Red-breasted Merganser, Mourning Dove. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Port Weller - Malcomson Eco Park?
Birding at Port Weller - Malcomson Eco Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Port Weller - Malcomson Eco Park?
Port Weller - Malcomson Eco Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.