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Birding in New Brunswick

Explore 10 birding hotspots across coastal, forest, wetland, boreal/taiga, urban park habitats in the New Brunswick.

10

Locations

38+

Notable Species

5

Habitat Types

3

Peak Seasons

Complete New Brunswick Birding Guide

Top locations, species, seasonal tips, and more

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Birding Locations in New Brunswick

Coastal cliffs and forest on Grand Manan Island in the Bay of Fundy

New Brunswick

Moderate

Grand Manan Island

Bay of Fundy island with seabird colonies, breeding raptors, and productive fall migration.

CoastalForestWetlandSummerFall
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

New Brunswick

Moderate

Cape Jourimain

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in New Brunswick with 212 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

New Brunswick

Moderate

Grand Manan - Anchorage Provincial Park

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in New Brunswick with 253 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Wetland birding habitat

New Brunswick

Moderate

Grand Manan - Castalia Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in New Brunswick with 264 recorded species.

WetlandSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

New Brunswick

Moderate

Grand Manan - Long Eddy Point (The Whistle)

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in New Brunswick with 210 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

New Brunswick

Challenging

Kent Island

Coastal birding hotspot in New Brunswick with 253 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

New Brunswick

Moderate

Mary's Point

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in New Brunswick with 209 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Urban Park birding habitat

New Brunswick

Easy

Sackville - Waterfowl Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in New Brunswick with 231 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Urban Park birding habitat

New Brunswick

Easy

Saint John - Irving Nature Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in New Brunswick with 213 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

New Brunswick

Challenging

White Head Island

Coastal birding hotspot in New Brunswick with 248 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer

Notable Species

Key species found across birding locations in New Brunswick:

Atlantic PuffinRazorbillArctic TernBald EagleNelson's SparrowHairy WoodpeckerAmerican CrowCommon RavenBlack-capped ChickadeeAmerican Black DuckCommon EiderSurf ScoterBlack ScoterBuffleheadCommon GoldeneyeAmerican Herring GullGreat Black-backed GullRed-breasted MerganserRing-billed GullIceland Gull

Habitats & Best Seasons

Habitat Types:

CoastalForestWetlandBoreal/TaigaUrban Park

Best Seasons:

SpringSummerFall

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots in New Brunswick?▼
The top birding locations in New Brunswick include Grand Manan Island, Cape Jourimain, Grand Manan - Anchorage Provincial Park, Grand Manan - Castalia Marsh, Grand Manan - Long Eddy Point (The Whistle), Kent Island, Mary's Point, Sackville - Waterfowl Park, Saint John - Irving Nature Park, White Head Island. Each offers unique habitats and species.
When is the best time to go birding in New Brunswick?▼
The best seasons for birding in New Brunswick are Spring and Summer and Fall. Spring migration brings diverse species through the area.
What birds can I see in New Brunswick?▼
Notable species in New Brunswick include Atlantic Puffin, Razorbill, Arctic Tern, Bald Eagle, Nelson's Sparrow, Hairy Woodpecker, American Crow, Common Raven, and more. The province supports coastal, forest, wetland, boreal/taiga, urban park habitats.

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