Tommy Thompson Park

Ontario · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open Sat-Sun (seasonal weekday access)

About This Location

Tommy Thompson Park is a productive birding destination in Ontario, with 325 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Trumpeter Swan 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

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

Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

3/5/2026High Park--Wendigo Creek1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

3/5/2026Colonel Samuel Smith Park1 observed

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

3/5/2026Toronto Pearson International Airport, Mississauga CA-ON 43.67551, -79.658011 observed

Savannah Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis

3/5/2026Tommy Thompson Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Trumpeter Swan

23/6/2026

Greater Scaup

43/6/2026

Common Goldeneye

13/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

23/6/2026

Redpoll

83/6/2026

Iceland Gull

13/5/2026

Canada Goose

63/5/2026

Mallard

253/5/2026

American Black Duck

33/5/2026

White-winged Scoter

23/5/2026

Long-tailed Duck

183/5/2026

Common Merganser

203/5/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

53/5/2026

American Herring Gull

63/5/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/5/2026

American Crow

83/5/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

23/5/2026

European Starling

63/5/2026

Mute Swan

163/5/2026

Gadwall

23/5/2026

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.

  4. 4

    Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.

  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 Tommy Thompson Park for birding?
The best months to visit Tommy Thompson Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Tommy Thompson Park?
Notable species at Tommy Thompson Park include Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Trumpeter Swan, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Ring-billed Gull, Downy Woodpecker, Rock Pigeon, Red-tailed Hawk, House Sparrow, American Herring Gull, Mallard. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tommy Thompson Park?
Birding at Tommy Thompson Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
Is there an entrance fee at Tommy Thompson Park?
There is no entrance fee at Tommy Thompson Park. Hours: Open Sat-Sun (seasonal weekday access).
What amenities are available at Tommy Thompson Park?
Tommy Thompson Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.