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PN de l'Île-de-la-Visitation

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, 6:00 AM - midnight

About This Location

PN de l'Île-de-la-Visitation is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Common Merganser, Rock Pigeon, and American Herring Gull 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

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

4/21/2026Parc Maisonneuve, Montreal CA-QC 45.56634, -73.559411 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

4/21/2026Jardin botanique, Montréal CA-QC 45.56414, -73.568791 observed

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

4/20/2026Parc du Grand-Coteau1 observed

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

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

4/20/2026Piste cyc. Route Verte--Secteur Pte-Calumet1 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

4/20/2026Personnel1 observed

American Goshawk

Astur atricapillus

4/20/2026Observatoire d'oiseaux McGill (accès restreint)1 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

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

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

4/20/2026Observatoire d'oiseaux McGill (accès restreint)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

304/21/2026

Wood Duck

44/21/2026

Mallard

84/21/2026

American Black Duck

14/21/2026

Rock Pigeon

84/21/2026

Ring-billed Gull

204/21/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

74/21/2026

Cooper's Hawk

14/21/2026

Downy Woodpecker

44/21/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

24/21/2026

Northern Flicker

24/21/2026

Eastern Phoebe

14/21/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

24/21/2026

Tree Swallow

44/21/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

54/21/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

14/21/2026

Winter Wren

14/21/2026

European Starling

24/21/2026

Hermit Thrush

24/21/2026

American Robin

124/21/2026

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.

  4. 4

    Scan the canopy edges at dawn for migrating warblers and other songbirds during spring and fall.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit PN de l'Île-de-la-Visitation for birding?
The best months to visit PN de l'Île-de-la-Visitation for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at PN de l'Île-de-la-Visitation?
Notable species at PN de l'Île-de-la-Visitation include Common Merganser, Rock Pigeon, American Herring Gull, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Common Raven, American Robin, House Sparrow, Mallard, Bald Eagle, Bohemian Waxwing, Canada Goose. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at PN de l'Île-de-la-Visitation?
Birding at PN de l'Île-de-la-Visitation is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at PN de l'Île-de-la-Visitation?
There is no entrance fee at PN de l'Île-de-la-Visitation. Hours: Open daily, 6:00 AM - midnight.
What amenities are available at PN de l'Île-de-la-Visitation?
PN de l'Île-de-la-Visitation offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.