Centennial Park

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Centennial Park is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Turkey Vulture, Blue Jay, and American Crow 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-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

3/6/2026Colonel Samuel Smith Park1 observed

Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

3/6/2026Sugar Beach Park1 observed

Fox Sparrow

Passerella iliaca

3/6/2026G. Ross Lord Park1 observed

Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

3/6/2026High Park1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/6/2026Colonel Samuel Smith Park7 observed

King Eider

Somateria spectabilis

3/5/2026Tommy Thompson Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Turkey Vulture

13/3/2026

Blue Jay

13/3/2026

American Crow

23/3/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

13/3/2026

House Sparrow

53/3/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

13/3/2026

Northern Cardinal

23/3/2026

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Centennial Park for birding?
The best months to visit Centennial Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Centennial Park?
Notable species at Centennial Park include Turkey Vulture, Blue Jay, American Crow, Red-breasted Nuthatch, House Sparrow. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Centennial Park?
Birding at Centennial Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Centennial Park?
Centennial Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.