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Stoney Creek - Edgelake Park

Ontario · Canada

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Habitat
River/RiparianUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Stoney Creek - Edgelake Park is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and urban park habitat attracts House Sparrow, House Finch, and American Tree Sparrow 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

House SparrowHouse FinchAmerican Tree SparrowDark-eyed JuncoNorthern Cardinal

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

3/6/2026Oakville--Bronte Harbour1 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

3/5/202616 Nightingale Street, Hamilton, Ontario, CA (43.254, -79.851)1 observed

Harlequin Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

3/5/2026Oakville--Bronte Harbour1 observed

American Woodcock

Scolopax minor

3/4/2026Waterdown wildyard (private)1 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

3/4/2026Caledonia--Kinsmen Park3 observed

Killdeer

Charadrius vociferus

3/4/2026484–598 Powerline Rd, Hamilton CA-ON 43.19649, -79.715971 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon's)

Setophaga coronata

3/4/2026Oakville--Sedgewick Forest Park1 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)

Buteo jamaicensis

3/4/2026Stoney Creek--Saltfleet CA1 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

3/4/2026Beamer Memorial CA5 observed

Mallard x Northern Pintail (hybrid)

Anas platyrhynchos x acuta

3/2/2026Burlington--LaSalle Park/Marina1 observed

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

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

Amenities

Parking
Restrooms
Trails

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Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

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How to Identify Birds Like an Expert: The Four Keys to Field Identification

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The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching: Gear, Identification, and Etiquette

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Stoney Creek - Edgelake Park for birding?▼
The best months to visit Stoney Creek - Edgelake Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Stoney Creek - Edgelake Park?▼
Notable species at Stoney Creek - Edgelake Park include House Sparrow, House Finch, American Tree Sparrow, Dark-eyed Junco, Northern Cardinal. The area supports river/riparian, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Stoney Creek - Edgelake Park?▼
Birding at Stoney Creek - Edgelake Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Stoney Creek - Edgelake Park?▼
Stoney Creek - Edgelake Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.