Parc du Lac-Leamy

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Parc du Lac-Leamy is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts American Herring Gull, Downy 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

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

3/6/2026Rapides Deschênes (incluant Parc)2 observed

Swamp Sparrow

Melospiza georgiana

3/6/2026Ottawa--Stony Swamp (Chipmunk Trail)1 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

3/6/2026Britannia CA (general location)1 observed

Fox Sparrow

Passerella iliaca

3/5/2026Britannia CA--Mud Lake1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/5/2026Ottawa--Central Experimental Farm1 observed

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

3/4/2026Rapides Deschênes (incluant Parc)1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

3/4/20265 Salisbury Pl, Ottawa CA-ON (45.4182,-75.6843)1 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)

Buteo jamaicensis

3/3/20264376–4700 Cambrian Rd W, Ottawa CA-ON (45.2388,-75.7720)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Bald Eagle

13/5/2026

Barred Owl

13/5/2026

Downy Woodpecker

23/5/2026

American Crow

23/5/2026

Common Raven

63/5/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

153/5/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

33/5/2026

Bohemian Waxwing

753/5/2026

White-throated Sparrow

13/5/2026

Northern Cardinal

33/5/2026

American Herring Gull

13/4/2026

American Goldfinch

13/4/2026

Cooper's Hawk

13/4/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

13/4/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

13/4/2026

American Robin

13/4/2026

American Tree Sparrow

13/2/2026

Blue Jay

12/28/2026

Rock Pigeon

52/26/2026

Wild Turkey

22/23/2026

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 du Lac-Leamy for birding?
The best months to visit Parc du Lac-Leamy for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Parc du Lac-Leamy?
Notable species at Parc du Lac-Leamy include American Herring Gull, Downy Woodpecker, American Crow, Common Raven, Black-capped Chickadee. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Parc du Lac-Leamy?
Birding at Parc du Lac-Leamy is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Parc du Lac-Leamy?
Parc du Lac-Leamy offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.