Urban Park birding habitat

Winnipeg - La Barriere Park

Manitoba · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Winnipeg - La Barriere Park is a productive birding destination in Manitoba, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts American Crow, Common Raven, 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

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

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

4/15/2026Winnipeg--Kings Park1 observed

Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

4/15/2026Brady Landfill1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

4/19/2026

Trumpeter Swan

34/19/2026

Wood Duck

34/19/2026

Mallard

124/19/2026

Common Goldeneye

24/19/2026

Ring-billed Gull

14/19/2026

American Herring Gull

24/19/2026

Bald Eagle

44/19/2026

Belted Kingfisher

24/19/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

74/19/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

14/19/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

14/19/2026

Merlin

14/19/2026

Eastern Phoebe

14/19/2026

Blue Jay

24/19/2026

American Crow

14/19/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

34/19/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

24/19/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

24/19/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

64/19/2026

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