Sightings
Winter Birds
Winter birds, such as this White-breasted Nuthatch, have settled in to feast on seeds and berries in High Park. Read more about winter birding in High Park »
High Park in Winter
Visit High Park in winter and see what is often obscured by summer's greenery.
Wildlife in Winter
Winter can be a good time to spot wildlife like this coyote. Read more about wildlife in winter »
What's New?
Christmas Bird Count 2025 December 14, 2025
by Sean Fraser Toronto’s 101st Christmas Bird Count took place on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Braving the cold and windy weather, 22 participants covered about 24km of paths and trails around High Park, Sunnyside Beach, and surrounding area. In all,…
Hawk Migration this fall High Park Hawk Watch - Visitors Welcome!
The High Park Hawk Watch starts on September 1 and continues daily until November 30. Hawks generally fly when the winds are from the northwest. Keen birders monitor the weather report and come on good days. There is generally a…
Zebra Swallowtail Butterfly in High Park First sighting since 1896
Rare Butterfly seen in High Park This summer a rare butterfly species was seen briefly in High Park and caught on video by a Crystal Byrne, a regular park visitor and active steward of the black oak savannah. She was…
Volunteer Opportunities
You can help protect High Park
Your voice as a concerned citizen lends weight to issues that matter to you, the community and the park as a whole.
If you see any behaviour infractions, dead animals, safety hazards or other problems in the park, call 311 or email 311@toronto.ca. More key contacts.
Make a difference by volunteering with High Park Stewards or the Natural Environment Committee.
