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

4/20/2026Parc Maynard-Ferguson1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

4/20/2026Parc Michel-Chartrand1 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

4/20/2026Parc de la Cité1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/20/2026Rue Fernet, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, CA (45,262, -73,246)1 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

4/20/2026Rue Fernet, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, CA1 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

4/20/2026Ma cour et alentour - St-Jean-sur-Richelieu secteur St-Luc1 observed

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

4/19/2026House!4 observed

Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

4/19/2026Parc de l'Honorable-George-O'Reilly1 observed

American Herring x Great Black-backed Gull (hybrid)

Larus smithsonianus x marinus

4/19/2026Parc de l'Honorable-George-O'Reilly1 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

4/19/2026Parc Rhône et parc Sorbonne, Brossard1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

54/20/2026

Killdeer

24/20/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

14/20/2026

Ring-billed Gull

94/20/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

14/20/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

14/20/2026

Osprey

24/20/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

14/20/2026

Common Raven

14/20/2026

European Starling

44/20/2026

American Robin

14/20/2026

Song Sparrow

34/20/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

34/20/2026

Northern Cardinal

24/20/2026

Mallard

14/20/2026

American Herring Gull

14/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/20/2026

Turkey Vulture

24/20/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

14/20/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/20/2026

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.