Urban Park birding habitat

Sackville - Waterfowl Park

New Brunswick · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Sackville - Waterfowl Park is a productive birding destination in New Brunswick, with 231 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, and Northern Cardinal 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

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

8/21/2026Amherst Point Migratory Bird Sanctuary1 observed

American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

8/16/2026Sackville -- Fields beyond sewage lagoon1 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

8/15/2026Dorchester--Sewage Lagoon1 observed

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

8/13/2026Wetland Off Coles Island Road, New Brunswick, CA (45.891, -64.314)2 observed

Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

8/12/2026Sackville--Tantramar Wetland Centre1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Gadwall

48/22/2026

American Wigeon

78/22/2026

Mallard

328/22/2026

Ring-billed Gull

18/22/2026

American Herring Gull

18/22/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

78/22/2026

Turkey Vulture

28/22/2026

Belted Kingfisher

28/22/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

28/22/2026

Blue Jay

18/22/2026

American Crow

38/22/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

38/22/2026

American Robin

18/22/2026

Cedar Waxwing

18/22/2026

American Goldfinch

28/22/2026

Northern Cardinal

18/22/2026

Great Blue Heron

18/22/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

28/22/2026

Gray Catbird

18/22/2026

Song Sparrow

18/22/2026

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