Downsview Park

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Downsview Park is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Ring-billed Gull, and Hairy Woodpecker 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-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

Hairy Woodpecker

13/6/2026

American Kestrel

13/6/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

13/6/2026

European Starling

53/6/2026

Mourning Dove

23/4/2026

Ring-billed Gull

343/4/2026

American Crow

13/4/2026

American Robin

93/4/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

23/4/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

83/4/2026

Northern Cardinal

23/4/2026

Downy Woodpecker

23/3/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/3/2026

Canada Goose

23/1/2026

American Herring Gull

13/1/2026

Common Raven

13/1/2026

Rock Pigeon

32/28/2026

Horned Lark

72/28/2026

Northern Mockingbird

12/28/2026

Snow Bunting

182/28/2026

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 Downsview Park for birding?
The best months to visit Downsview Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Downsview Park?
Notable species at Downsview Park include Mourning Dove, Ring-billed Gull, Hairy Woodpecker, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Downsview Park?
Birding at Downsview Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Downsview Park?
Downsview Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.