Parc de la Cité

Quebec · Canada

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Habitat

Boreal/TaigaForest

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

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

Cooper's Hawk Downy Woodpecker Common Raven Black-capped Chickadee European Starling

Live Bird Data

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

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

8/24/2026Jardin botanique de Montréal1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

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

Blackpoll Warbler

Setophaga striata

8/24/2026Bassin d'épuration des eaux, Saint-Rémi1 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

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

8/22/2026Petit-Bignay1 observed

Birding Tips

1
Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.
2
Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.
3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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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.