Coastal birding habitat

Sunnyside Beach

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Sunnyside Beach is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 257 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, 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

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

6/1/2026Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area2 observed

Sanderling

Calidris alba

6/1/2026Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area4 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

6/1/2026Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

6/1/2026Tommy Thompson Park2 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

6/1/2026Tommy Thompson Park1 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

6/1/2026Mount Pleasant Cemetery1 observed

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

6/1/2026Tommy Thompson Park1 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

6/1/2026Eldorado Park1 observed

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

6/1/2026Ashbridge's Bay Park1 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

6/1/2026My yard, Toronto CA-ON 43.74884, -79.394633 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

886/1/2026

Mute Swan

26/1/2026

Mallard

146/1/2026

Rock Pigeon

76/1/2026

Killdeer

36/1/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

16/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

3006/1/2026

American Herring Gull

106/1/2026

Common Tern

16/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

1006/1/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

26/1/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

26/1/2026

Barn Swallow

166/1/2026

Cliff Swallow

56/1/2026

European Starling

146/1/2026

American Robin

66/1/2026

Cedar Waxwing

16/1/2026

House Sparrow

106/1/2026

American Goldfinch

36/1/2026

Song Sparrow

16/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Sunnyside Beach for birding?
The best months to visit Sunnyside Beach for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Sunnyside Beach?
Notable species at Sunnyside Beach include Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Mallard, White-winged Scoter, Long-tailed Duck. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Sunnyside Beach?
Birding at Sunnyside Beach is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Sunnyside Beach?
Sunnyside Beach offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.