High Park

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, dawn to dusk

About This Location

High Park is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 270 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Cooper's Hawk 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

King Eider

Somateria spectabilis

3/5/2026Tommy Thompson Park1 observed

Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

3/5/2026High Park--Wendigo Creek1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

3/5/2026Colonel Samuel Smith Park1 observed

Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

3/5/2026Cherry St, Toronto CA-ON (43.6471,-79.3556)1 observed

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

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

Savannah Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis

3/5/2026Tommy Thompson Park1 observed

Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

3/4/2026Markham--Milne Dam Conservation Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

1003/5/2026

American Black Duck

53/5/2026

Mallard x American Black Duck (hybrid)

23/5/2026

Rock Pigeon

103/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

43/5/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

23/5/2026

Great Horned Owl

23/5/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

23/5/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Blue Jay

13/5/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

33/5/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

23/5/2026

European Starling

83/5/2026

American Robin

33/5/2026

House Sparrow

53/5/2026

American Goldfinch

203/5/2026

Northern Cardinal

13/5/2026

Canada Goose

43/5/2026

Cooper's Hawk

23/5/2026

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.

  4. 4

    This urban green space acts as a migrant trap — birds concentrate here during migration, especially after overnight flights.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit High Park for birding?
The best months to visit High Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at High Park?
Notable species at High Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Cooper's Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Ring-billed Gull, Downy Woodpecker, Mourning Dove, Northern Shrike, Black-capped Chickadee, European Starling, American Robin. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at High Park?
Birding at High Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
Is there an entrance fee at High Park?
There is no entrance fee at High Park. Hours: Open daily, dawn to dusk.
What amenities are available at High Park?
High Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.