Marie Curtis Park (Peel)

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Marie Curtis Park (Peel) is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 238 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and American Black Duck 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

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

3/6/2026Oakville--Bronte Harbour1 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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

503/1/2026

Mallard

703/1/2026

American Black Duck

83/1/2026

Mallard x American Black Duck (hybrid)

23/1/2026

White-winged Scoter

33/1/2026

Long-tailed Duck

73/1/2026

Bufflehead

93/1/2026

Common Goldeneye

143/1/2026

Hooded Merganser

23/1/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

93/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

303/1/2026

American Herring Gull

123/1/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

13/1/2026

Cooper's Hawk

13/1/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

23/1/2026

Downy Woodpecker

53/1/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

23/1/2026

Blue Jay

63/1/2026

American Crow

43/1/2026

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 Marie Curtis Park (Peel) for birding?
The best months to visit Marie Curtis Park (Peel) for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Marie Curtis Park (Peel)?
Notable species at Marie Curtis Park (Peel) include Canada Goose, Mallard, American Black Duck, Mallard x American Black Duck (hybrid), White-winged Scoter. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Marie Curtis Park (Peel)?
Birding at Marie Curtis Park (Peel) is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Marie Curtis Park (Peel)?
Marie Curtis Park (Peel) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.