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

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

4/21/2026Parc Jean-Drapeau1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

4/21/2026Parc Maisonneuve, Montreal CA-QC 45.56634, -73.559411 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

4/21/2026Bois des Rosiers1 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

4/20/2026Parc Maynard-Ferguson1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

4/20/2026Parc Michel-Chartrand1 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

4/20/2026Parc de la Cité1 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

4/20/2026Cour Mercier1 observed

Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

4/19/2026Parc de l'Honorable-George-O'Reilly1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

24/21/2026

Wood Duck

24/21/2026

Ring-necked Duck

244/21/2026

Ring-billed Gull

64/21/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

14/21/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/21/2026

Downy Woodpecker

24/21/2026

Common Raven

14/21/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

14/21/2026

Tree Swallow

114/21/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

24/21/2026

European Starling

24/21/2026

American Robin

34/21/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

24/21/2026

White-throated Sparrow

34/21/2026

Song Sparrow

104/21/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

154/21/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

14/21/2026

Northern Cardinal

14/21/2026

Mallard

24/21/2026

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.