Forest birding habitat

Winnipeg - Kildonan Drive/Fraser's Grove Park

Manitoba · Canada

Habitat
ForestUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Winnipeg - Kildonan Drive/Fraser's Grove Park is a productive birding destination in Manitoba, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This forest and urban park habitat attracts Downy Woodpecker, American Crow, and Black-capped Chickadee 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

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

Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

4/20/2026Riverview Area1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

4/20/2026Home1 observed

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

4/20/2026Morier Park1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

4/19/2026FortWhyte Alive1 observed

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

4/18/2026Front yard4 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

4/18/2026Birds Hill PP1 observed

Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

4/17/2026Winnipeg--Brady Road Landfill2 observed

Iceland Gull (kumlieni)

Larus glaucoides

4/17/2026Winnipeg--Brady Road Landfill1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

54/21/2026

Mallard

34/21/2026

Common Goldeneye

24/21/2026

Ring-billed Gull

14/21/2026

Eastern Screech-Owl

14/21/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

24/21/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/21/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

24/21/2026

Blue Jay

14/21/2026

American Crow

74/21/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

24/21/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

14/21/2026

Hermit Thrush

24/21/2026

American Robin

504/21/2026

House Sparrow

54/21/2026

House Finch

24/21/2026

Purple Finch

14/21/2026

Fox Sparrow

34/21/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

204/21/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

14/21/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  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 - Kildonan Drive/Fraser's Grove Park for birding?
The best months to visit Winnipeg - Kildonan Drive/Fraser's Grove Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Winnipeg - Kildonan Drive/Fraser's Grove Park?
Notable species at Winnipeg - Kildonan Drive/Fraser's Grove Park include Downy Woodpecker, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch, Hairy Woodpecker. The area supports forest, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Winnipeg - Kildonan Drive/Fraser's Grove Park?
Birding at Winnipeg - Kildonan Drive/Fraser's Grove Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Winnipeg - Kildonan Drive/Fraser's Grove Park?
Winnipeg - Kildonan Drive/Fraser's Grove Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.