Urban Park birding habitat

Saint John - Irving Nature Park

New Brunswick · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Saint John - Irving Nature Park is a productive birding destination in New Brunswick, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Tufted Duck

Aythya fuligula

4/13/2026Ponds1 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

4/9/202689 Beauvista St, Rothesay CA-NB 45.35773, -66.009171 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

4/8/2026112 Sherwood Dr, Quispamsis CA-NB 45.43426, -65.992781 observed

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

4/7/2026Highway 790 near dipper harbour1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Great Blue Heron

24/19/2026

Purple Finch

24/19/2026

House Finch

14/19/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

24/18/2026

White-throated Sparrow

14/16/2026

Common Eider

24/16/2026

Rock Pigeon

14/16/2026

American Herring Gull

24/16/2026

Northern Flicker

14/16/2026

American Crow

24/16/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

24/16/2026

American Robin

24/16/2026

Song Sparrow

64/16/2026

Northern Shoveler

14/16/2026

Mallard

54/16/2026

Greater Scaup

374/16/2026

Bufflehead

14/16/2026

American Black Duck

24/14/2026

Surf Scoter

24/14/2026

Long-tailed Duck

34/14/2026

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 Saint John - Irving Nature Park for birding?
The best months to visit Saint John - Irving Nature Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Saint John - Irving Nature Park?
Notable species at Saint John - Irving Nature Park include American Robin, Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay, Red-tailed Hawk, White-breasted Nuthatch. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Saint John - Irving Nature Park?
Birding at Saint John - Irving Nature Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Saint John - Irving Nature Park?
Saint John - Irving Nature Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.