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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

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

6/17/202611120 Rue Colbert, Montréal, Québec, CA (45,616, -73,589)2 observed

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

6/17/2026PN du Mont-St-Bruno1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

6/17/2026Cimetière de St-Laurent1 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

6/17/2026Ile Notre-Dame1 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

6/17/2026PN du Mont-St-Bruno1 observed

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus americanus

6/17/2026RF Marguerite-D'Youville1 observed

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

6/16/2026Ile Notre-Dame1 observed

American Goshawk

Astur atricapillus

6/16/2026PN du Mont-St-Bruno1 observed

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

6/15/2026Parc de conservation du Ruisseau-de-Feu1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

906/17/2026

Wood Duck

16/17/2026

Mallard

96/17/2026

Rock Pigeon

46/17/2026

Chimney Swift

26/17/2026

Ring-billed Gull

126/17/2026

American Herring Gull

16/17/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

76/17/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

16/17/2026

Great Blue Heron

26/17/2026

Cooper's Hawk

16/17/2026

Downy Woodpecker

26/17/2026

Northern Flicker

16/17/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/17/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

86/17/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

86/17/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

46/17/2026

Tree Swallow

16/17/2026

European Starling

136/17/2026

Gray Catbird

16/17/2026

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.