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Jardin botanique de Montréal (accès restreint)

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

C$22.25 adults

Hours

Open daily, 9 AM - 6 PM (seasonal)

About This Location

Jardin botanique de Montréal (accès restreint) is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, and American Crow 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

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

8/24/2026Pépinière Auclair et Frères - PRIVÉ (accès restreint)1 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

8/24/2026Station d'épuration, Mercier1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

8/24/2026Cimetières Mont-Royal et Notre-Dame-des-Neiges1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

8/23/2026Parc du ruisseau Bernard2 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

8/23/2026Centre écologique Fernand-Seguin1 observed

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

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

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

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

Philadelphia Vireo

Vireo philadelphicus

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

Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

8/22/2026Golf Dorval (accès hiver seulement)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Red-shouldered Hawk

18/24/2026

Canada Goose

308/24/2026

Wood Duck

68/24/2026

Mallard

138/24/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

18/24/2026

Great Blue Heron

18/24/2026

Cooper's Hawk

18/24/2026

Downy Woodpecker

18/24/2026

Northern Flicker

28/24/2026

Eastern Phoebe

18/24/2026

American Crow

138/24/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

38/24/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

18/24/2026

American Robin

18/24/2026

American Goldfinch

108/24/2026

Chipping Sparrow

68/24/2026

Song Sparrow

18/24/2026

Northern Parula

18/24/2026

Bay-breasted Warbler

18/24/2026

Northern Cardinal

58/24/2026

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 Jardin botanique de Montréal (accès restreint) for birding?
The best months to visit Jardin botanique de Montréal (accès restreint) for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Jardin botanique de Montréal (accès restreint)?
Notable species at Jardin botanique de Montréal (accès restreint) include Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch, Rock Pigeon, Common Raven, American Robin, House Sparrow, Mallard, American Herring Gull, Bald Eagle. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Jardin botanique de Montréal (accès restreint)?
Birding at Jardin botanique de Montréal (accès restreint) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at Jardin botanique de Montréal (accès restreint)?
The entrance fee at Jardin botanique de Montréal (accès restreint) is C$22.25 adults. Hours: Open daily, 9 AM - 6 PM (seasonal).
What amenities are available at Jardin botanique de Montréal (accès restreint)?
Jardin botanique de Montréal (accès restreint) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.