Hamilton - Woodland Cemetery

Ontario · Canada

EasyView on eBird

Habitat

ForestUrban Park

Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Hamilton - Woodland Cemetery is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 254 species recorded on eBird. This forest and urban park habitat attracts Eastern Screech-Owl, Blue Jay, and White-breasted Nuthatch among many others. Boreal and temperate forests host breeding warblers, sparrows, and waterfowl during the productive summer months.

Location

Loading map...

Notable Species

Eastern Screech-Owl Blue Jay White-breasted Nuthatch European Starling American Robin

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

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

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

Mallard x Northern Pintail (hybrid)

Anas platyrhynchos x acuta

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eastern Screech-Owl

12/24/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

More in Ontario

Point Pelee National Park

Canada's premier migration hotspot with 390+ species on a Lake Erie peninsula.

Ajax - Rotary Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ontario with 247 recorded species.

Ajax - Waterfront Lakeside Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ontario with 208 recorded species.

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 Hamilton - Woodland Cemetery for birding?▼

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

What birds can I see at Hamilton - Woodland Cemetery?▼

Notable species at Hamilton - Woodland Cemetery include Eastern Screech-Owl, Blue Jay, White-breasted Nuthatch, European Starling, American Robin. The area supports forest, urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Hamilton - Woodland Cemetery?▼

Birding at Hamilton - Woodland Cemetery is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Hamilton - Woodland Cemetery?▼

Hamilton - Woodland Cemetery offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.