Urban Park birding habitat

Winnipeg - Saint Vital Park

Manitoba · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Winnipeg - Saint Vital Park is a productive birding destination in Manitoba, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, and American Crow 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

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

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

8/8/2026Rossmere backyard1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

268/21/2026

Wood Duck

18/21/2026

Mallard

68/21/2026

Eastern Screech-Owl

18/21/2026

Blue Jay

18/21/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

18/21/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

28/21/2026

American Goldfinch

18/21/2026

Chipping Sparrow

18/21/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

18/21/2026

Downy Woodpecker

28/21/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

18/21/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

18/21/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

28/21/2026

American Crow

18/21/2026

American Robin

38/21/2026

Ovenbird

38/21/2026

Black-and-white Warbler

18/21/2026

Tennessee Warbler

18/21/2026

American Redstart

58/21/2026

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