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Birding Near Montreal, QC

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Quebec · Canada

30

Locations

39+

Species

3

Habitats

3

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Birding Locations Near Montreal

Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Quebec

1.9 mi away

Moderate

Parc Jean-Drapeau

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 247 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Quebec

2.9 mi away

Moderate

Ile des Soeurs (LISTES HISTORIQUES SEULEMENT; SVP utiliser un site plus précis pour les listes actuelles)

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 257 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
a potted plant with pink flowers sitting on a ledge

Quebec

4.0 mi away

Moderate

Jardin botanique de Montréal (accès restreint)

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 216 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Quebec

4.5 mi away

Moderate

Parc Marie-Victorin & Pointe du Marigot

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 209 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Quebec

5.2 mi away

Moderate

Parc des Rapides

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 233 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
circa 1800: The Little Bustard, a bird of the crane family. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Quebec

6.4 mi away

Moderate

RécréoParc (Côte-Ste-Catherine)

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 270 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
a bird sitting on top of a tree next to a nest

Quebec

6.9 mi away

Moderate

PN de l'Île-de-la-Visitation

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 220 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Quebec

7.8 mi away

Moderate

PN des Îles-de-Boucherville (incluant Île Charron)

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 254 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Quebec

7.8 mi away

Moderate

Parc de la Cité

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 208 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
A field with a structure in the distance.

Quebec

9.3 mi away

Moderate

Technoparc Mtl - Site général

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 216 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
a cemetery in the fall with leaves on the ground

Quebec

10.8 mi away

Moderate

Cimetière de Laval/Mount Pleasant

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 201 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
A sun-dappled path through a sparse desert forest.

Quebec

11.7 mi away

Moderate

Arboretum, Parcs de la Frayère et des Voiles

Forest birding hotspot in Quebec with 246 recorded species.

ForestUrban ParkSpringSummer
Overcast sky above thorny brambles and dry foliage

Quebec

12.1 mi away

Moderate

RF Marguerite-D'Youville

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 249 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Quebec

12.6 mi away

Moderate

PN du Mt-St-Bruno

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 200 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Quebec

13.1 mi away

Moderate

PN de la Pte-aux-Prairies - Secteur des Marais

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 220 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Quebec

13.9 mi away

Moderate

Forêt du ruisseau Ste-Rose

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 202 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Quebec

14.3 mi away

Moderate

Bassin de Chambly

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 215 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Quebec

15.1 mi away

Moderate

PN du Bois-de-l'île-Bizard

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 225 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Quebec

15.2 mi away

Moderate

Parc de conservation du Ruisseau-de-Feu

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 211 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Quebec

16.8 mi away

Moderate

Parc historique Pointe-du-Moulin

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 214 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Quebec

17.8 mi away

Moderate

PN du Cap-St-Jacques

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 219 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Quebec

18.7 mi away

Moderate

Observatoire d'oiseaux McGill (accès restreint)

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 225 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Quebec

22.1 mi away

Moderate

Parc nature, Pointe-des-Cascades

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 207 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Quebec

23.2 mi away

Moderate

PN d'Oka

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 234 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Quebec

24.2 mi away

Moderate

Marais, St-Étienne-de-Beauharnois

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 201 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Quebec

24.4 mi away

Moderate

Halte du Héron (Marais de St-Timothée)

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 215 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Quebec

24.6 mi away

Moderate

L'Anse-Vaudreuil

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 215 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Quebec

28.3 mi away

Moderate

RNF des Îles-de-Contrecoeur (accès interdit)

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 213 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Quebec

30.3 mi away

Moderate

Sablière, St-Lazare

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 232 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Quebec

33.9 mi away

Moderate

Rapide Plat

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 210 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer

Top Species Near Montreal

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Common MerganserWild TurkeyRock PigeonRing-billed GullAmerican Herring GullCommon GoldeneyeBlack-capped ChickadeeWhite-breasted NuthatchNorthern CardinalDowny WoodpeckerHairy WoodpeckerAmerican CrowCommon RavenAmerican RobinHouse SparrowMallardBald EagleLesser ScaupCanada GooseGreat Black-backed GullAmerican Black DuckBohemian WaxwingBarred OwlDark-eyed JuncoCooper's Hawk+14 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Forest30 locations
Boreal/Taiga29 locations
Urban Park1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Summer30 locations
Fall30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Montreal, QC?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Montreal include Parc Jean-Drapeau, Ile des Soeurs (LISTES HISTORIQUES SEULEMENT; SVP utiliser un site plus précis pour les listes actuelles), Jardin botanique de Montréal (accès restreint), Parc Marie-Victorin & Pointe du Marigot, Parc des Rapides. These spots offer boreal/taiga, forest, urban park habitats.
What birds can I see near Montreal?▼
Birders near Montreal can spot species including Common Merganser, Wild Turkey, Rock Pigeon, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, Common Goldeneye, Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch. The area's 3 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Montreal?▼
The best seasons for birding near Montreal are Spring and Summer and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Montreal?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Montreal, QC, ranging from 1.9 to 33.9 miles from the city center.

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