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
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Canvasback
Aythya valisineria
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Rusty Blackbird
Euphagus carolinus
Barred Owl
Strix varia
Northern Shoveler
Spatula clypeata
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Black-capped Chickadee
Dark-eyed Junco
Northern Cardinal
American Crow
White-breasted Nuthatch
White-throated Sparrow
Canada Goose
Red-tailed Hawk
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
European Starling
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Downy Woodpecker
Horned Lark
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
Pine Siskin
American Goldfinch
Birding Tips
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Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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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.
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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