Arboretum, Parcs de la Frayère et des Voiles

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
ForestUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
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

Fox Sparrow

Passerella iliaca

3/6/2026Cimetière de Laval/Mt. Pleasant1 observed

European Robin

Erithacus rubecula

3/6/2026poste d'observation Rougegorge familier, Montréal (2026)1 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

3/5/2026arrêt de bus, en avant de la piscine1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

3/5/2026Parc Angrignon1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wild Turkey

173/5/2026

Mourning Dove

13/5/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Common Raven

13/5/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

43/5/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

13/5/2026

House Finch

33/5/2026

American Goldfinch

83/5/2026

American Tree Sparrow

53/5/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

13/5/2026

White-throated Sparrow

33/5/2026

Northern Cardinal

73/5/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

23/5/2026

American Crow

53/5/2026

European Starling

53/4/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/4/2026

Brown Creeper

13/4/2026

American Robin

13/4/2026

Redpoll

23/4/2026

Great Horned Owl

13/4/2026

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.