Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

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

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

6/17/20264000 Innovation Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, CA (45.343, -75.929)1 observed

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

6/17/2026Ottawa--Sheila McKee Park1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

6/17/2026Pioneer Plains Park1 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

6/17/2026Ottawa--Shirley's Bay* general (use more precise loc.)1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

6/16/2026Borrisokane at Barnsdale (woodlot next to small lake)1 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

6/15/2026Ottawa--Britannia CA* general (use more precise loc.)1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

6/15/2026Britannia CA--Filtration Plant/Point5 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

226/16/2026

Ring-billed Gull

56/16/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

26/16/2026

American Crow

16/16/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

16/16/2026

Hermit Thrush

16/16/2026

American Robin

26/16/2026

American Goldfinch

16/16/2026

Song Sparrow

16/16/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

16/16/2026

American Redstart

16/16/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

16/16/2026

Indigo Bunting

16/16/2026

Mallard

26/12/2026

Eastern Phoebe

16/12/2026

Eastern Kingbird

36/12/2026

Common Grackle

16/12/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/11/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

16/11/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

16/11/2026

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.