Cimetière de Laval/Mount Pleasant

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
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

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

3/5/2026Barrage du Grand Moulin1 observed

European Robin

Erithacus rubecula

3/5/2026poste d'observation Rougegorge familier, Montréal (2026)1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

3/5/2026Parc Angrignon1 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

3/4/2026poste d'observation Rougegorge familier, Montréal (2026)1 observed

Fox Sparrow

Passerella iliaca

3/4/2026Cimetière de Laval/Mt. Pleasant1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

153/4/2026

Mallard

303/4/2026

Wild Turkey

63/4/2026

Mourning Dove

63/4/2026

Cooper's Hawk

13/4/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/4/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

13/4/2026

Blue Jay

13/4/2026

American Crow

23/4/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

103/4/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

23/4/2026

House Finch

123/4/2026

American Goldfinch

33/4/2026

American Tree Sparrow

23/4/2026

Northern Cardinal

63/4/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

33/4/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

23/3/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

23/3/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

13/3/2026

Common Raven

13/3/2026

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.