Sarnia - Canatara Park

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Sarnia - Canatara Park is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 268 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, and Mallard 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

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

3/6/2026Fort Gratiot wetland1 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

3/6/2026Fort Gratiot wetland1 observed

American Woodcock

Scolopax minor

3/5/2026Perch Creek Habitat Management Area1 observed

Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

3/4/2026Sarnia--Camp Saredaca4 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

3/4/2026Sarnia--Canatara Park (Hawkwatch Hill)1 observed

Redhead x Ring-necked Duck (hybrid)

Aythya americana x collaris

3/3/2026Home , Sombra1 observed

Common Raven

Corvus corax

3/3/2026stakeout Common Ravens, St. Clair (2025)2 observed

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

3/2/20262215–2237 Michigan Line, Sarnia CA-ON 43.00728, -82.289202 observed

Snow x Ross's Goose (hybrid)

Anser caerulescens x rossii

3/2/2026Sarnia--Hiawatha Horse Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

183/5/2026

Mourning Dove

23/5/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

23/5/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Blue Jay

33/5/2026

American Crow

23/5/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

43/5/2026

Tufted Titmouse

13/5/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

33/5/2026

Northern Cardinal

43/5/2026

Tundra Swan

343/5/2026

Mallard

223/5/2026

American Black Duck

13/5/2026

Canvasback

63/5/2026

Redhead

143/5/2026

Greater Scaup

23/5/2026

Long-tailed Duck

6503/5/2026

Common Goldeneye

53/5/2026

Hooded Merganser

53/5/2026

Common Merganser

33/5/2026

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Sarnia - Canatara Park for birding?
The best months to visit Sarnia - Canatara Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Sarnia - Canatara Park?
Notable species at Sarnia - Canatara Park include Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, Mallard, American Black Duck, Canvasback. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Sarnia - Canatara Park?
Birding at Sarnia - Canatara Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Sarnia - Canatara Park?
Sarnia - Canatara Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.