G. Ross Lord Park

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

G. Ross Lord Park is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Red-bellied Woodpecker, 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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

3/6/2026High Park1 observed

Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

3/6/2026Sunnyside Beach1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/6/2026Colonel Samuel Smith Park7 observed

King Eider

Somateria spectabilis

3/5/2026Tommy Thompson Park1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

3/5/2026Colonel Samuel Smith Park1 observed

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

3/5/2026Toronto Pearson International Airport, Mississauga CA-ON 43.67551, -79.658011 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

13/6/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/6/2026

American Crow

23/6/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

13/6/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

13/6/2026

European Starling

23/6/2026

American Robin

13/6/2026

House Sparrow

183/6/2026

House Finch

23/6/2026

American Tree Sparrow

13/6/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

43/6/2026

White-throated Sparrow

13/6/2026

Song Sparrow

13/6/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

113/6/2026

Northern Cardinal

53/6/2026

Blue Jay

62/26/2026

Common Raven

42/26/2026

Rock Pigeon

22/25/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

22/24/2026

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