Urban Park birding habitat

Winnipeg - Assiniboine Park

Manitoba · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Winnipeg - Assiniboine Park is a productive birding destination in Manitoba, with 242 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Hairy Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker, and Blue Jay 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

Brown-headed Cowbird

Molothrus ater

4/22/2026Sask Ave1 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

4/22/2026FortWhyte Alive2 observed

Brown Thrasher

Toxostoma rufum

4/22/2026Lagimodière-Gaboury Historic Park, Winnipeg CA-MB1 observed

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

4/21/2026University of Manitoba, Winnipeg CA-MB 49.80832, -97.137161 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

4/21/2026Macbeth Park1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/21/2026Manitoba - Winnipeg - 135 Rossmere Crescent1 observed

Chimney Swift

Chaetura pelagica

4/20/2026216 Academy Rd, Winnipeg CA-MB 49.87409, -97.169181 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

4/19/2026FortWhyte Alive1 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

4/18/2026Birds Hill PP1 observed

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

4/18/2026Oak Hammock Marsh Area SW10 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White-throated Sparrow

104/22/2026

Canada Goose

14/22/2026

Wood Duck

14/22/2026

Mallard

14/22/2026

Common Goldeneye

14/22/2026

Ring-billed Gull

14/22/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

14/22/2026

American White Pelican

14/22/2026

Belted Kingfisher

14/22/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

14/22/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/22/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

14/22/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

14/22/2026

Eastern Phoebe

14/22/2026

Blue Jay

14/22/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

14/22/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

14/22/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

14/22/2026

Brown Creeper

14/22/2026

Purple Finch

14/22/2026

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Winnipeg - Assiniboine Park for birding?
The best months to visit Winnipeg - Assiniboine Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Winnipeg - Assiniboine Park?
Notable species at Winnipeg - Assiniboine Park include Hairy Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker, Blue Jay, American Crow, Common Raven. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Winnipeg - Assiniboine Park?
Birding at Winnipeg - Assiniboine Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Winnipeg - Assiniboine Park?
Winnipeg - Assiniboine Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.