Hamilton - Windermere Basin

Ontario · Canada

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Habitat

Boreal/TaigaForest

Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Hamilton - Windermere Basin is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 273 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, 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

Canada Goose Gadwall Mallard Green-winged Teal White-winged Scoter

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

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

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

3/5/2026Oakville--Bronte Harbour2 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

Killdeer

Charadrius vociferus

3/4/2026Stoney Creek--HSA-3rd Rd E.1 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

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

3/3/2026Home - Samuel Rd1 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

3/3/2026Hamilton--Gage Park1 observed

Mallard x Northern Pintail (hybrid)

Anas platyrhynchos x acuta

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

Mallard x Northern Pintail (hybrid)

Anas platyrhynchos x acuta

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

Mallard x Northern Pintail (hybrid)

Anas platyrhynchos x acuta

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

Mallard x Northern Pintail (hybrid)

Anas platyrhynchos x acuta

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

Barred Owl

Strix varia

3/2/20267170–7176 Walkers Line, Milton CA-ON 43.46221, -79.920891 observed

Barred Owl

Strix varia

3/2/20267170–7176 Walkers Line, Milton CA-ON 43.46221, -79.920891 observed

Mallard x Northern Pintail (hybrid)

Anas platyrhynchos x acuta

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

Killdeer

Charadrius vociferus

3/2/2026Oakville--Bronte Beach Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Canada Goose

Hamilton--Windermere Basin

3/4/2026

8 birds

Gadwall

Hamilton--Windermere Basin

3/4/2026

8 birds

Mallard

Hamilton--Windermere Basin

3/4/2026

6 birds

Green-winged Teal

Hamilton--Windermere Basin

3/4/2026

4 birds

White-winged Scoter

Hamilton--Windermere Basin

3/4/2026

2 birds

Common Merganser

Hamilton--Windermere Basin

3/4/2026

3 birds

Red-breasted Merganser

Hamilton--Windermere Basin

3/4/2026

1 birds

American Coot

Hamilton--Windermere Basin

3/4/2026

4 birds

Ring-billed Gull

Hamilton--Windermere Basin

3/4/2026

2 birds

American Herring Gull

Hamilton--Windermere Basin

3/4/2026

8 birds

Black-capped Chickadee

Hamilton--Windermere Basin

3/4/2026

2 birds

American Robin

Hamilton--Windermere Basin

3/4/2026

1 birds

American Goldfinch

Hamilton--Windermere Basin

3/4/2026

1 birds

Dark-eyed Junco

Hamilton--Windermere Basin

3/4/2026

4 birds

White-throated Sparrow

Hamilton--Windermere Basin

3/4/2026

1 birds

Song Sparrow

Hamilton--Windermere Basin

3/4/2026

1 birds

Red-winged Blackbird

Hamilton--Windermere Basin

3/4/2026

3 birds

Trumpeter Swan

Hamilton--Windermere Basin

3/3/2026

6 birds

Northern Shoveler

Hamilton--Windermere Basin

3/3/2026

100 birds

American Black Duck

Hamilton--Windermere Basin

3/3/2026

2 birds

Birding Tips

1
Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.
2
Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.
3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Hamilton - Windermere Basin for birding?▼

The best months to visit Hamilton - Windermere Basin for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Hamilton - Windermere Basin?▼

Notable species at Hamilton - Windermere Basin include Canada Goose, Gadwall, Mallard, Green-winged Teal, White-winged Scoter. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.

How difficult is birding at Hamilton - Windermere Basin?▼

Birding at Hamilton - Windermere Basin is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Hamilton - Windermere Basin?▼

Hamilton - Windermere Basin offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.