Bronte Creek Provincial Park – Birds seen in the park include Northern Mockingbird,  Eastern Meadowlark, Bobolink, Red-tailed Hawk, several kinds of Sparrows, as well as the occasional Pileated Woodpecker, Baltimore Oriole, Turkey Vulture and both Long-eared and Short-eared Owl.  Birds of particular interest include: Eastern Bluebird and Northern Shrike.  PAID ADMISSION

Crawford Lake Conservation Area-Conservation Halton- Look for Belted Kingfishers from the boardwalk around Crawford Lake and various species of woodpeckers, warblers and thrushes in the woodlands. The Nassagaweya Canyon Lookout is a great place to look for Turkey Vultures.  19 km of forest and cliff edge trails, nature/activity centre and a boardwalk that surrounds a rare meromictic lake.  PAID ADMISSION

Hilton Falls Conservation Area-Conservation Halton - Hand feeding the chickadees at the waterfall in winter is an enjoyable experience. Excellent location for spring warblers and other woodland species. 16 km of hiking trails on the Niagara Escarpment with spectacular waterfall and beaver meadows.  PAID ADMISSION

Kelso Conservation Area-Conservation Halton- Good site for woodland birds and migratory birds of prey. 16 km of cliff edge and forest trails with connections to Bruce Trail. PAID ADMISSION

Kerncliff Park – Sora and Scarlet Tanager can be found in spring and summer, it's also great for amphibians such as frogs, toads and snakes. Part of the Bruce Trail, originally site of a quarry and has been rehabilitated with 1.4 km of trails partially through wetlands and forest.  FREE

LaSalle Park/Marina – Favorite wintering location for Great Scaup, Common Goldeneye, Bufflehead and Common Meganser.  Also look for Redhead, Canvasback, Trumpeter and Mute Swans, Mallard and American Coots and other waterfowl.  Nestled on the north shore of Burlington Bay on the waterfront trail in this protected harbour, a great place to check for wintering Bald Eagles. FREE 

Mount Nemo Conservation Area-Conservation Halton - Good site for watching turkey vultures and other birds of prey.  5 km of cliff edge and forest trails with interpretive lookout and connections to Bruce Trail. Great vistas and views of surrounding countryside. PAID PARKING

Mountsberg Conservation Area-Conservation Halton - Has a raptor centre with presentations and exhibits on birds of prey.  Shorebirds and waterfowl can be seen on the reservoir during spring and fall.  Wood Ducks and other wetland birds are also present.  16 km of forest and lakeshore trails with excellent wildlife viewing. Nature/activity centre and boat launch. PAID ADMISSION

Paletta Lakefront Park – Good location to see waterbirds and spring migrants such as warblers.  Carolina Wrens also are frequently found here.  Historic mansion and with 14 acre parkland and trail system along lake and through woodland along creek.  FREE

Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area-Conservation Halton - Five lookouts with great viewing opportunities for migratory birds of prey. 10 km of cliff edge and forest with hiking/nature trails with connections to Bruce Trail and Crawford Lake.  PAID ADMISSION

Royal Botanical Gardens – Owls, Ospreys, Bald Eagles, shorebirds, waterfowl, spring and fall migrants, the RBG has them all! Black-capped Chickadees, White-breasted Nuthatches, Downy Woodpeckers will often feed from your hand. With over 260 hectares of woods and 30 hectares of wetlands the RBG is a prime area for birds with many trails and observation points to view a variety of waterfowl, migratory and nesting birds.  Report any unusual bird sightings to the Nature Centre.  PAID ADMISSION

Sioux Lookout – Wintering and migrant ducks.  Small parkette off Lakeshore Rd with sweeping views of lake. FREE

Burlington Lakeshore - Includes The Beachway (including canal & lift bridge), Spencer Smith Park, Sioux Lookout, Paletta Lakefront Park, and Burloak Park.  The entire shoreline provides good birding opportunities throughout the depths of winter.  Look for Long-tailed Duck, Greater and Lesser Scaup, White-winger Scoter and Common Goldeneye by the thousands.  Red-necked Grebes often are seen in early summer and Mallard and Canada Goose at anytime.

The Waterfront at Burlington Downtown - Beachway Park and the Burlington Canal – ducks, grebes, geese, swans and loons all use Lake Ontario, some are year-round residents, other stop over on migration.  Peregrine Falcons can be seen at the lift bridge.  Northern Mockingbirds have established territories along the Beach Strip from Burlington to Hamilton.  Park stretches over several kms. of white beach with seasonal snack bar, outdoor showers, playground and walking trails.  FREE

The Waterfront at Burlington Downtown - Spencer Smith Park– A good place for wintering ducks, Mute and Trumpeter Swans and Red-necked Grebes in early summer.  Connects with Beachway Park for 3 km of waterfront trails.  Discovery Landing features The Observatory a nice warm, dry place for bird and weather watching and to partcipate in events, a restaurant and the Rotary Centennial Pond is used for  skating in winter and model boats in summer.  Great views of Lake and Skyway Bridge. 
Check out the webcam to see what the weather is like before you come for a visit.  FREE- PAID PARKING

Woodland Cemetery (west end of Aldershot in Hamilton) -One of the best birding sites in the area.  You can see large flocks of Tundra Swans in spring and fall and migrating birds include Blue Jays, American Robins, Cedar Waxwings, Eastern Bluebirds, various finches and lots of warblers from September-October.  Ospreys are frequently seen through late summer and fall fishing along the edges of Burlington Bay. Bald Eagles often can be seen during winter months.