black and white bird on tree branch during daytime

Tommy Thompson Park

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open Sat-Sun (seasonal weekday access)

About This Location

Tommy Thompson Park is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 325 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Trumpeter Swan 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

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

7/22/2026High Park1 observed

Western Grebe

Aechmophorus occidentalis

7/22/2026Colonel Samuel Smith Park1 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

7/22/2026High Park1 observed

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

7/22/2026High Park1 observed

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

7/22/2026High Park1 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

7/22/2026Ashbridge's Bay Park1 observed

Little Gull

Hydrocoloeus minutus

7/22/2026Pickering--Rouge River mouth (Durham side)2 observed

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

7/21/2026Neighbourhood - Maple1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

257/22/2026

Mute Swan

27/22/2026

Trumpeter Swan

117/22/2026

Wood Duck

17/22/2026

Mallard

117/22/2026

American Black Duck

87/22/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

17/22/2026

Ring-billed Gull

197/22/2026

American Herring Gull

27/22/2026

Common Tern

437/22/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

2877/22/2026

Great Egret

27/22/2026

Great Blue Heron

37/22/2026

Willow Flycatcher

17/22/2026

Eastern Kingbird

27/22/2026

Bank Swallow

307/22/2026

Barn Swallow

1007/22/2026

Cliff Swallow

17/22/2026

European Starling

347/22/2026

Gray Catbird

17/22/2026

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.

  4. 4

    Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Tommy Thompson Park for birding?
The best months to visit Tommy Thompson Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Tommy Thompson Park?
Notable species at Tommy Thompson Park include Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Trumpeter Swan, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Ring-billed Gull, Downy Woodpecker, Rock Pigeon, Red-tailed Hawk, House Sparrow, American Herring Gull, Mallard. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tommy Thompson Park?
Birding at Tommy Thompson Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
Is there an entrance fee at Tommy Thompson Park?
There is no entrance fee at Tommy Thompson Park. Hours: Open Sat-Sun (seasonal weekday access).
What amenities are available at Tommy Thompson Park?
Tommy Thompson Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.