Rosetta McClain Gardens

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Rosetta McClain Gardens is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 233 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Greater Scaup, White-winged Scoter, and Long-tailed 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

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

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

3/5/2026Lynde Shores CA1 observed

Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

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

Long-tailed Duck

43/5/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

53/5/2026

Mourning Dove

23/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

23/5/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

53/5/2026

House Sparrow

23/5/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

73/5/2026

White-throated Sparrow

33/5/2026

Song Sparrow

13/5/2026

Northern Cardinal

93/5/2026

Greater Scaup

83/5/2026

White-winged Scoter

33/5/2026

Common Goldeneye

43/5/2026

American Herring Gull

23/5/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/5/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Downy Woodpecker

43/5/2026

Merlin

13/5/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

23/5/2026

Carolina Wren

13/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.

  2. 2

    Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Rosetta McClain Gardens for birding?
The best months to visit Rosetta McClain Gardens for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Rosetta McClain Gardens?
Notable species at Rosetta McClain Gardens include Greater Scaup, White-winged Scoter, Long-tailed Duck, Common Goldeneye, Red-breasted Merganser. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Rosetta McClain Gardens?
Birding at Rosetta McClain Gardens is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Rosetta McClain Gardens?
Rosetta McClain Gardens offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.