Burlington - Shoreacres/Paletta Park

Ontario · Canada

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Habitat

Urban Park

Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Burlington - Shoreacres/Paletta Park is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 243 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Goldeneye 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

Canada Goose Mallard Common Goldeneye Hooded Merganser Red-breasted Merganser

Live Bird Data

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

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

242/28/2026

Mallard

162/28/2026

Common Goldeneye

402/28/2026

Hooded Merganser

102/28/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

22/28/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

22/28/2026

Birding Tips

1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

10 min read

How to Identify Birds Like an Expert: The Four Keys to Field Identification

11 min read

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching: Gear, Identification, and Etiquette

8 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Burlington - Shoreacres/Paletta Park for birding?▼

The best months to visit Burlington - Shoreacres/Paletta Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Burlington - Shoreacres/Paletta Park?▼

Notable species at Burlington - Shoreacres/Paletta Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Common Goldeneye, Hooded Merganser, Red-breasted Merganser. The area supports urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Burlington - Shoreacres/Paletta Park?▼

Birding at Burlington - Shoreacres/Paletta Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Burlington - Shoreacres/Paletta Park?▼

Burlington - Shoreacres/Paletta Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.