Birding in Niagara
Birding Hotspots in Niagara:
There are more than 300 species of birds to be seen in Ontario and many of these are to be seen in the Niagara Region. There are so many places to go for a great birding experience! Why not check out one of these hotspots today?
- Malcomson Eco Park
- Short Hills Provincial Park
- Port Weller East and Jones Beach
- Grimbsy Wetlands
- Niagara Peninsula Conservation Areas
- Lake Ontario and Lake Erie Shorelines
- Niagara River
Birding Locations Further Afield:
- Long Point Provincial Park
- Turkey Point Provincial Park
- Norfolk County
- 50 Point Conservation Area
Birding Resources:
eBird: Many birders now use the app called eBird. It allows you to keep a tally of all the bird species that you see during a hike. You can then easily check how many species you have seen each year for each different region. If you like fun competition then you can see how you are doing compared to other birders. It will also let you know where to find species that are missing from your list.
eBird
Niagara Birds: This book by John Black and Kayo Roy is a complete guide to the birds
of Niagara. For each species found in Niagara there is information about
where they are often seen in Niagara and their history. There are also
articles about the history of birds and birding in Niagara. Not to mention
all the stunning photos. It can be difficult to find a copy of this book
as it is currently out of print.
What to Bring Birding:
The Peninsula Field Naturalists Club schedules many birding trips in every season: from looking for ducks on the Niagara River and Lake Ontario, to strolls through lush, peaceful wooded areas in the summer. We welcome visitors, all adults and supervised childern, to join us. Check the calendar for our next outing Whether you join one of our club outings or head out on your own, there are a few things you may want to take these with you:
- Weather appropriate clothing
- Good walking shoes or boots (not open-toed)
- Bug spray, hat, and sunscreen
- Refillable water bottle
- Note book and pen
- Trash bag
- And if you have them: Binoculars and/or a camera, Field Guide
- Phone with eBird app installed
Birder's Code of Conduct:
It is important to be careful not to disturb the birds or cause them distress, particularly in the spring when they are breeding and raising young. Some species are particularly sensitive towards humans (such as owls). Thanks to the Ottawa Field Naturalist club for letting us link to their code of conduct.