A sun-dappled path through a sparse desert forest.

Arboretum, Parcs de la Frayère et des Voiles

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
ForestUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, dawn to dusk

About This Location

Arboretum, Parcs de la Frayère et des Voiles is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 246 species recorded on eBird. This forest and urban park habitat attracts Wild Turkey, Mourning Dove, and Downy Woodpecker 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

8/23/2026Parc du ruisseau Bernard2 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

8/23/2026Jardin botanique de Montréal1 observed

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

8/23/2026Cimetières Mont-Royal et Notre-Dame-des-Neiges2 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

8/23/2026Cimetières Mont-Royal et Notre-Dame-des-Neiges1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

8/23/2026Cimetières Mont-Royal et Notre-Dame-des-Neiges1 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

8/23/2026Corridor boisé Maricourt2 observed

Philadelphia Vireo

Vireo philadelphicus

8/23/2026Parc de la Coulée-Grou3 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

8/22/2026Petit-Bignay1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

158/23/2026

Mallard

18/23/2026

Mourning Dove

18/23/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

18/23/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

28/23/2026

Ring-billed Gull

28/23/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

18/23/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

608/23/2026

Great Egret

28/23/2026

Great Blue Heron

18/23/2026

Osprey

18/23/2026

Bald Eagle

18/23/2026

Northern Flicker

28/23/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

28/23/2026

Gray Catbird

18/23/2026

Cedar Waxwing

18/23/2026

American Goldfinch

28/23/2026

Song Sparrow

18/23/2026

Black-and-white Warbler

18/23/2026

Tennessee Warbler

28/23/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

  4. 4

    This urban green space acts as a migrant trap — birds concentrate here during migration, especially after overnight flights.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Arboretum, Parcs de la Frayère et des Voiles for birding?
The best months to visit Arboretum, Parcs de la Frayère et des Voiles for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Arboretum, Parcs de la Frayère et des Voiles?
Notable species at Arboretum, Parcs de la Frayère et des Voiles include Wild Turkey, Mourning Dove, Downy Woodpecker, Common Raven, Black-capped Chickadee, Rock Pigeon, American Robin, House Sparrow, Ring-billed Gull, Dark-eyed Junco, White-breasted Nuthatch, Northern Cardinal. The area supports forest, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Arboretum, Parcs de la Frayère et des Voiles?
Birding at Arboretum, Parcs de la Frayère et des Voiles is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at Arboretum, Parcs de la Frayère et des Voiles?
There is no entrance fee at Arboretum, Parcs de la Frayère et des Voiles. Hours: Open daily, dawn to dusk.
What amenities are available at Arboretum, Parcs de la Frayère et des Voiles?
Arboretum, Parcs de la Frayère et des Voiles offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.