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

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

6/2/2026Tommy Thompson Park1 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

6/2/2026My yard, Toronto CA-ON 43.74884, -79.394632 observed

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

6/2/2026Philosopher's Walk1 observed

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

6/2/2026High Park--Grenadier Pond1 observed

Northern Shoveler

Spatula clypeata

6/2/2026Markham--Reesor Pond2 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

6/2/2026Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area1 observed

Sanderling

Calidris alba

6/2/2026Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area3 observed

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

6/2/2026Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area10 observed

Common Loon

Gavia immer

6/2/2026Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area3 observed

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

6/2/2026Tommy Thompson Park--Bird Research Station1 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

6/2/2026Ashbridge's Bay Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

1006/2/2026

Mute Swan

26/2/2026

Trumpeter Swan

66/2/2026

Wood Duck

26/2/2026

Mallard

76/2/2026

Ring-billed Gull

86/2/2026

Common Tern

156/2/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

806/2/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

16/2/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

26/2/2026

Blue Jay

16/2/2026

Common Raven

36/2/2026

Tree Swallow

206/2/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

26/2/2026

Barn Swallow

106/2/2026

European Starling

46/2/2026

Gray Catbird

36/2/2026

American Robin

206/2/2026

Song Sparrow

106/2/2026

Baltimore Oriole

26/2/2026

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.