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

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Polioptila caerulea

8/23/2026Headingley Yard1 observed

Black-backed Woodpecker

Picoides arcticus

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

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

8/10/2026740 Kildonan Dr, Winnipeg CA-MB 49.92985, -97.108571 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

Mallard

18/23/2026

Franklin's Gull

68/23/2026

Northern Harrier

18/23/2026

Broad-winged Hawk

18/23/2026

Downy Woodpecker

18/23/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

18/23/2026

Eastern Phoebe

18/23/2026

Blue Jay

18/23/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

38/23/2026

House Finch

28/23/2026

American Goldfinch

28/23/2026

American Redstart

18/23/2026

Canada Goose

28/23/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

18/23/2026

Turkey Vulture

18/23/2026

Cooper's Hawk

28/23/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

18/23/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

28/23/2026

American Crow

18/23/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

38/23/2026

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.