Urban Park birding habitat

Winnipeg - Kings Park

Manitoba · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Winnipeg - Kings Park is a productive birding destination in Manitoba, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and American Black Duck 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

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

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/20/2026Home1 observed

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

4/20/2026Morier Park1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

4/19/2026FortWhyte Alive1 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

Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)

Junco hyemalis

4/17/2026Headingley Yard1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull (graellsii)

Larus fuscus

4/16/2026Brady Rd2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Ring-necked Duck

24/20/2026

Lesser Scaup

24/20/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

24/20/2026

Rough-legged Hawk

14/20/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

4/20/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

14/20/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

4/20/2026

Canada Goose

14/20/2026

Wood Duck

44/20/2026

Blue-winged Teal

24/20/2026

Mallard

134/20/2026

Common Goldeneye

64/20/2026

Ring-billed Gull

44/20/2026

Common Loon

14/20/2026

American White Pelican

154/20/2026

Sharp-shinned Hawk

14/20/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

74/20/2026

Downy Woodpecker

74/20/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

44/20/2026

Northern Flicker

24/20/2026

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 - Kings Park for birding?
The best months to visit Winnipeg - Kings Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Winnipeg - Kings Park?
Notable species at Winnipeg - Kings Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, American Black Duck, Bald Eagle, Downy Woodpecker. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Winnipeg - Kings Park?
Birding at Winnipeg - Kings Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Winnipeg - Kings Park?
Winnipeg - Kings Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.