Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Parc de la Cité

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Parc de la Cité is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Cooper's Hawk, Downy Woodpecker, and Common Raven 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

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

6/17/202611120 Rue Colbert, Montréal, Québec, CA (45,616, -73,589)2 observed

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

6/17/2026PN du Mont-St-Bruno1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

6/17/2026Cimetière de St-Laurent1 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

6/17/2026Ile Notre-Dame1 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

6/17/2026PN du Mont-St-Bruno1 observed

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus americanus

6/17/2026RF Marguerite-D'Youville1 observed

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

6/16/2026Ile Notre-Dame1 observed

American Goshawk

Astur atricapillus

6/16/2026PN du Mont-St-Bruno1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

1006/16/2026

Wood Duck

26/16/2026

Mallard

16/16/2026

Chimney Swift

26/16/2026

Ring-billed Gull

106/16/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

16/16/2026

Great Egret

16/16/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/16/2026

Cooper's Hawk

16/16/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/16/2026

Northern Flicker

16/16/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

16/16/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/16/2026

Tree Swallow

106/16/2026

Purple Martin

156/16/2026

Barn Swallow

26/16/2026

Northern House Wren

16/16/2026

European Starling

16/16/2026

Gray Catbird

16/16/2026

Veery

36/16/2026

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Parc de la Cité for birding?
The best months to visit Parc de la Cité for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Parc de la Cité?
Notable species at Parc de la Cité include Cooper's Hawk, Downy Woodpecker, Common Raven, Black-capped Chickadee, European Starling. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Parc de la Cité?
Birding at Parc de la Cité is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Parc de la Cité?
Parc de la Cité offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.