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Birding Near Toronto, ON

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Ontario · Canada

30

Locations

44+

Species

7

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Toronto

Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

2.5 mi away

Challenging

Toronto Islands

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 300 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
black and white bird on tree branch during daytime

Ontario

3.2 mi away

Easy

Tommy Thompson Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ontario with 325 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
the night sky is filled with stars and stars

Ontario

3.7 mi away

Easy

Ashbridge's Bay Park

Coastal birding hotspot in Ontario with 279 recorded species.

CoastalUrban ParkSpringSummer
A raven sits on a rock with mountains behind.

Ontario

4.0 mi away

Easy

High Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ontario with 270 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

Ontario

4.1 mi away

Moderate

Sunnyside Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Ontario with 257 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Forest birding habitat

Ontario

6.6 mi away

Moderate

Lambton Woods

Forest birding hotspot in Ontario with 203 recorded species.

ForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

7.0 mi away

Easy

Rosetta McClain Gardens

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 233 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
a bird standing in the middle of a lush green field

Ontario

7.7 mi away

Easy

Colonel Samuel Smith Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ontario with 300 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Urban Park birding habitat

Ontario

8.0 mi away

Easy

Downsview Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ontario with 228 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Urban Park birding habitat

Ontario

9.4 mi away

Easy

Marie Curtis Park (Peel)

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ontario with 238 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Urban Park birding habitat

Ontario

9.4 mi away

Easy

G. Ross Lord Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ontario with 210 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Urban Park birding habitat

Ontario

10.3 mi away

Easy

Centennial Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ontario with 206 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Urban Park birding habitat

Ontario

10.7 mi away

Easy

Lakefront Promenade Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ontario with 213 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Urban Park birding habitat

Ontario

12.5 mi away

Easy

J. C. Saddington Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ontario with 223 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Urban Park birding habitat

Ontario

13.6 mi away

Easy

East Point Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ontario with 223 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Wetland birding habitat

Ontario

14.5 mi away

Moderate

Rattray Marsh CA

Wetland birding hotspot in Ontario with 278 recorded species.

WetlandSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

15.5 mi away

Moderate

Claireville CA

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 216 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

15.7 mi away

Moderate

The Riverwood Conservancy

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 200 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

15.8 mi away

Moderate

Kortright Conservation Centre

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 216 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Urban Park birding habitat

Ontario

16.1 mi away

Easy

Lakeside Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ontario with 225 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Urban Park birding habitat

Ontario

16.1 mi away

Easy

Rouge National Urban Park (driving route)

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ontario with 200 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

Ontario

16.4 mi away

Moderate

Rouge Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Ontario with 220 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

Ontario

18.4 mi away

Moderate

Pickering - Frenchmans Bay

Coastal birding hotspot in Ontario with 249 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Urban Park birding habitat

Ontario

20.9 mi away

Easy

Ajax - Rotary Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ontario with 247 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Lake birding habitat

Ontario

21.2 mi away

Moderate

Brampton - Heart Lake CA

Lake birding hotspot in Ontario with 201 recorded species.

LakeSpringSummer
Urban Park birding habitat

Ontario

23.3 mi away

Easy

Ajax - Waterfront Lakeside Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ontario with 208 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

24.3 mi away

Moderate

Oakville - Bronte Harbour

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 265 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Pennybacker suspension bridge or 360 Bridge from overlook by Colorado River near Austin TX

Ontario

24.7 mi away

Moderate

Lynde Shores CA - Cranberry Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in Ontario with 299 recorded species.

WetlandSpringSummer
River/Riparian birding habitat

Ontario

25.4 mi away

Moderate

Bronte Creek Provincial Park

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Ontario with 218 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

Ontario

25.5 mi away

Easy

Oakville - South Shell Park and Suncor Pier

Coastal birding hotspot in Ontario with 220 recorded species.

CoastalUrban ParkSpringSummer

Top Species Near Toronto

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseMute SwanTrumpeter SwanMallardGreater ScaupGadwallAmerican WigeonRing-billed GullDowny WoodpeckerRock PigeonRed-tailed HawkHouse SparrowAmerican Herring GullRedheadWild TurkeyCooper's HawkRed-bellied WoodpeckerMourning DoveNorthern ShrikeBlack-capped ChickadeeEuropean StarlingAmerican RobinWhite-winged ScoterLong-tailed DuckCommon Goldeneye+19 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Urban Park16 locations
Forest7 locations
Boreal/Taiga6 locations
Coastal5 locations
Wetland2 locations
Lake1 location
River/Riparian1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Summer30 locations
Fall30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Toronto, ON?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Toronto include Toronto Islands, Tommy Thompson Park, Ashbridge's Bay Park, High Park, Sunnyside Beach. These spots offer boreal/taiga, forest, urban park habitats.
What birds can I see near Toronto?▼
Birders near Toronto can spot species including Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Trumpeter Swan, Mallard, Greater Scaup, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Ring-billed Gull. The area's 7 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Toronto?▼
The best seasons for birding near Toronto are Spring and Summer and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Toronto?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Toronto, ON, ranging from 2.5 to 25.5 miles from the city center.

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