Ottawa - Andrew Haydon Park

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM

About This Location

Ottawa - Andrew Haydon Park is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 255 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Downy Woodpecker, and Hairy Woodpecker 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

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

3/6/2026Rapides Deschênes (incluant Parc)2 observed

Swamp Sparrow

Melospiza georgiana

3/6/2026Ottawa--Stony Swamp (Chipmunk Trail)1 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

3/6/2026Britannia CA (general location)1 observed

Fox Sparrow

Passerella iliaca

3/5/2026Britannia CA--Mud Lake1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/5/2026Ottawa--Central Experimental Farm1 observed

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

3/4/2026Rapides Deschênes (incluant Parc)1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

3/4/20265 Salisbury Pl, Ottawa CA-ON (45.4182,-75.6843)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

43/1/2026

Downy Woodpecker

23/1/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

23/1/2026

American Crow

33/1/2026

Common Raven

13/1/2026

American Robin

13/1/2026

American Goldfinch

63/1/2026

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.

  4. 4

    Peak spring migration runs mid-May in this region — plan visits around this window for maximum species diversity.

  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 Ottawa - Andrew Haydon Park for birding?
The best months to visit Ottawa - Andrew Haydon Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Ottawa - Andrew Haydon Park?
Notable species at Ottawa - Andrew Haydon Park include Mourning Dove, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, American Crow, Common Raven, House Finch, Mallard, Cooper's Hawk, Barred Owl, Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch, Pine Grosbeak. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Ottawa - Andrew Haydon Park?
Birding at Ottawa - Andrew Haydon Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
Is there an entrance fee at Ottawa - Andrew Haydon Park?
There is no entrance fee at Ottawa - Andrew Haydon Park. Hours: Open daily, 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
What amenities are available at Ottawa - Andrew Haydon Park?
Ottawa - Andrew Haydon Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.