Parc de la Cité

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Tufted Duck

Aythya fuligula

3/5/2026Bassin sud Pont Marchand1 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

Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

3/4/2026Halte des Moulins Langelier, St. Jean-sur-Richelieu1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Cooper's Hawk

13/4/2026

Downy Woodpecker

23/4/2026

Common Raven

23/4/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

63/4/2026

European Starling

53/4/2026

American Robin

43/4/2026

House Sparrow

43/4/2026

Purple Finch

13/4/2026

Redpoll

73/4/2026

Northern Cardinal

43/4/2026

American Crow

33/3/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

13/3/2026

American Goldfinch

163/3/2026

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.

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.