Oakville - South Shell Park and Suncor Pier

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
CoastalUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Oakville - South Shell Park and Suncor Pier is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Greater Scaup, and White-winged Scoter 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

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

3/6/2026Colonel Samuel Smith Park1 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

3/6/2026Oakville--Bronte Harbour1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/6/2026Colonel Samuel Smith Park7 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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Song Sparrow

12/28/2026

Canada Goose

172/27/2026

Greater Scaup

32/27/2026

White-winged Scoter

72/27/2026

Long-tailed Duck

582/27/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

32/27/2026

Trumpeter Swan

22/24/2026

Northern Shoveler

22/24/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Oakville - South Shell Park and Suncor Pier for birding?
The best months to visit Oakville - South Shell Park and Suncor Pier for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Oakville - South Shell Park and Suncor Pier?
Notable species at Oakville - South Shell Park and Suncor Pier include Canada Goose, Greater Scaup, White-winged Scoter, Long-tailed Duck, Red-breasted Merganser. The area supports coastal, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Oakville - South Shell Park and Suncor Pier?
Birding at Oakville - South Shell Park and Suncor Pier is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Oakville - South Shell Park and Suncor Pier?
Oakville - South Shell Park and Suncor Pier offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.