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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

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

8/23/2026Jardin botanique de Montréal1 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

8/23/2026Centre écologique Fernand-Seguin1 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

8/23/2026Station d'épuration, Mercier2 observed

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

8/23/2026Cimetières Mont-Royal et Notre-Dame-des-Neiges2 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

8/23/2026Cimetières Mont-Royal et Notre-Dame-des-Neiges1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

8/23/2026Cimetières Mont-Royal et Notre-Dame-des-Neiges1 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

8/23/2026Corridor boisé Maricourt2 observed

Philadelphia Vireo

Vireo philadelphicus

8/23/2026Parc de la Coulée-Grou3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

18/23/2026

Mallard

18/23/2026

Rock Pigeon

18/23/2026

Ring-billed Gull

18/23/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

18/23/2026

Belted Kingfisher

18/23/2026

Downy Woodpecker

18/23/2026

Eastern Phoebe

18/23/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

18/23/2026

American Crow

18/23/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

18/23/2026

House Sparrow

18/23/2026

American Goldfinch

18/23/2026

Northern Cardinal

18/23/2026

Wood Duck

38/23/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

18/23/2026

American Herring Gull

18/23/2026

Great Egret

18/23/2026

Great Blue Heron

18/23/2026

Turkey Vulture

78/23/2026

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.

  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.