Burlington - LaSalle Park/Marina

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily

About This Location

Burlington - LaSalle Park/Marina is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 262 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mute Swan, Trumpeter Swan, and Mallard 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-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

3/6/2026Oakville--Bronte Harbour1 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

3/5/202616 Nightingale Street, Hamilton, Ontario, CA (43.254, -79.851)1 observed

Harlequin Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

3/5/2026Oakville--Bronte Harbour1 observed

American Woodcock

Scolopax minor

3/4/2026Waterdown wildyard (private)1 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

3/4/2026Caledonia--Kinsmen Park3 observed

Killdeer

Charadrius vociferus

3/4/2026484–598 Powerline Rd, Hamilton CA-ON 43.19649, -79.715971 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon's)

Setophaga coronata

3/4/2026Oakville--Sedgewick Forest Park1 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)

Buteo jamaicensis

3/4/2026Stoney Creek--Saltfleet CA1 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

3/4/2026Beamer Memorial CA5 observed

Mallard x Northern Pintail (hybrid)

Anas platyrhynchos x acuta

3/2/2026Burlington--LaSalle Park/Marina1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

3/6/2026

Mute Swan

3/6/2026

Trumpeter Swan

503/6/2026

American Black Duck

23/6/2026

Greater Scaup

23/6/2026

Bufflehead

33/6/2026

Common Goldeneye

43/6/2026

American Coot

13/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

23/6/2026

Mallard

13/6/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

33/6/2026

Rock Pigeon

23/6/2026

American Herring Gull

13/6/2026

Mallard x American Black Duck (hybrid)

13/6/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

23/6/2026

Downy Woodpecker

43/6/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

43/6/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

13/6/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

33/6/2026

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

    Peak spring migration runs mid-May in this region — plan visits around this window for maximum species diversity.

  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 Burlington - LaSalle Park/Marina for birding?
The best months to visit Burlington - LaSalle Park/Marina for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Burlington - LaSalle Park/Marina?
Notable species at Burlington - LaSalle Park/Marina include Mute Swan, Trumpeter Swan, Mallard, American Black Duck, Canvasback, Canada Goose, European Starling, Rock Pigeon, Ring-billed Gull, House Sparrow, Cooper's Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Burlington - LaSalle Park/Marina?
Birding at Burlington - LaSalle Park/Marina is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
Is there an entrance fee at Burlington - LaSalle Park/Marina?
There is no entrance fee at Burlington - LaSalle Park/Marina. Hours: Open daily.
What amenities are available at Burlington - LaSalle Park/Marina?
Burlington - LaSalle Park/Marina offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.