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Cimetière de Laval/Mount Pleasant

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, dawn to dusk

About This Location

Cimetière de Laval/Mount Pleasant is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Wild Turkey 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

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

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

8/22/2026Rgs Ste-Marie et Ste-Dominique, Mirabel1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon's)

Setophaga coronata

8/22/2026Parc naturel du Lac-Jérôme1 observed

Blackpoll Warbler

Setophaga striata

8/22/2026Parc naturel du Lac-Jérôme1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

408/22/2026

Mallard

38/22/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

18/22/2026

Green Heron

18/22/2026

Turkey Vulture

28/22/2026

Northern Flicker

18/22/2026

Eastern Phoebe

28/22/2026

Cedar Waxwing

18/22/2026

American Goldfinch

18/22/2026

Song Sparrow

18/22/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

18/22/2026

Rock Pigeon

118/22/2026

Mourning Dove

18/22/2026

Common Gallinule

48/22/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

18/22/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

18/22/2026

Great Egret

18/22/2026

Great Blue Heron

18/22/2026

Cooper's Hawk

18/22/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

28/22/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.

  2. 2

    Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Scan the canopy edges at dawn for migrating warblers and other songbirds during spring and fall.

  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 Cimetière de Laval/Mount Pleasant for birding?
The best months to visit Cimetière de Laval/Mount Pleasant for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Cimetière de Laval/Mount Pleasant?
Notable species at Cimetière de Laval/Mount Pleasant include Canada Goose, Mallard, Wild Turkey, Mourning Dove, Cooper's Hawk, Rock Pigeon, Common Raven, American Robin, House Sparrow, Bohemian Waxwing, Ring-billed Gull, Downy Woodpecker. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Cimetière de Laval/Mount Pleasant?
Birding at Cimetière de Laval/Mount Pleasant is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at Cimetière de Laval/Mount Pleasant?
There is no entrance fee at Cimetière de Laval/Mount Pleasant. Hours: Open daily, dawn to dusk.
What amenities are available at Cimetière de Laval/Mount Pleasant?
Cimetière de Laval/Mount Pleasant offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.