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

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

288/22/2026

Blue Jay

28/22/2026

American Crow

18/22/2026

Common Raven

18/22/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

28/22/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

58/22/2026

Northern House Wren

18/22/2026

Cape May Warbler

18/22/2026

Magnolia Warbler

18/22/2026

Bay-breasted Warbler

18/22/2026

Chestnut-sided Warbler

28/22/2026

Rock Pigeon

28/21/2026

Common Nighthawk

18/21/2026

Chimney Swift

48/21/2026

Franklin's Gull

208/21/2026

Cooper's Hawk

18/21/2026

Bald Eagle

28/21/2026

Downy Woodpecker

18/21/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

18/21/2026

Least Flycatcher

18/21/2026

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.