Wildlife of Guelph: Riverside Waterfowl, Woodpeckers and Robins

Guelph sits on the Speed River in Wellington County, Ontario, with green corridors and parks running along the water. The author's sightings here centre on the river and nearby parkland: Canada Geese and Mallards on the water, a Bufflehead in riverine habitat, and American Robins, an Eastern Gray Squirrel and a Downy Woodpecker in the grassy and wooded edges. All sightings were logged on a single day in July, around midday between noon and 1 pm. That makes this a picture of what a short summer walk along the river can turn up, rather than a full seasonal record. This is a virtual guide written by someone who has been there, not a tour. You get the author's notes on each species, with when and where it was found, and you can message the author with questions about planning your own visit. Wildlife moves and changes with the seasons, so sightings are never guaranteed.