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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Black-backed Woodpecker

Picoides arcticus

8/22/20261427 Mars Dr, Winnipeg CA-MB (49.8429,-97.1638)1 observed

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Polioptila caerulea

8/22/2026Charlesglen Dr, Headingley1 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

8/18/2026Winnipeg--Kildonan Drive/Fraser's Grove Park1 observed

Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

8/18/2026Lagimodière-Gaboury Historic Park, Winnipeg CA-MB1 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

8/13/2026FortWhyte Alive1 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

8/13/2026FortWhyte Alive1 observed

Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or type 2)

Loxia curvirostra

8/10/2026Springlea Path and yard3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

208/22/2026

Wood Duck

78/22/2026

Mallard

118/22/2026

Great Blue Heron

18/22/2026

Turkey Vulture

18/22/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

18/21/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

48/21/2026

American Crow

18/21/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

28/21/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

18/21/2026

Northern House Wren

18/21/2026

Cedar Waxwing

118/21/2026

House Finch

18/21/2026

American Goldfinch

28/21/2026

White-throated Sparrow

18/21/2026

Swamp Sparrow

18/21/2026

Tennessee Warbler

18/21/2026

American Redstart

38/21/2026

Cape May Warbler

18/21/2026

Magnolia Warbler

18/21/2026

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.