The Arboretum, University of Guelph
Ontario · Canada
Moderate
May-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
The Arboretum, University of Guelph is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This forest and urban park habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Black-capped Chickadee, and Dark-eyed Junco 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
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Hooded Warbler
Setophaga citrina
Bay-breasted Warbler
Setophaga castanea
American Wigeon
Mareca americana
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Northern Shoveler
Spatula clypeata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Great Crested Flycatcher
Red-eyed Vireo
Black-capped Chickadee
Northern House Wren
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Orchard Oriole
American Redstart
Northern Cardinal
Indigo Bunting
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
American Crow
Tree Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
European Starling
Eastern Bluebird
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.
- 4
This urban green space acts as a migrant trap — birds concentrate here during migration, especially after overnight flights.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Kortright Waterfowl Park
- Preservation Park
- Speed River Trail
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