circa 1800:  The Little Bustard, a bird of the crane family.  (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

RécréoParc (Côte-Ste-Catherine)

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily

About This Location

RécréoParc (Côte-Ste-Catherine) is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 270 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser, 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

6/19/2026Pratt1 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

6/19/2026Parc Jean-Drapeau1 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

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

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

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus americanus

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Wigeon

16/16/2026

Virginia Rail

16/16/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

26/16/2026

Ring-billed Gull

306/16/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

406/16/2026

Great Egret

26/16/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/16/2026

Northern Flicker

16/16/2026

Least Flycatcher

16/16/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

156/16/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

86/16/2026

Blue Jay

26/16/2026

American Crow

16/16/2026

Tree Swallow

206/16/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

26/16/2026

European Starling

656/16/2026

Gray Catbird

36/16/2026

American Robin

116/16/2026

Cedar Waxwing

126/16/2026

American Goldfinch

46/16/2026

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 RécréoParc (Côte-Ste-Catherine) for birding?
The best months to visit RécréoParc (Côte-Ste-Catherine) for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at RécréoParc (Côte-Ste-Catherine)?
Notable species at RécréoParc (Côte-Ste-Catherine) include Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser, American Herring Gull, Great Black-backed Gull, Bald Eagle, Rock Pigeon, Common Raven, American Robin, House Sparrow, Mallard, Canada Goose, American Black Duck. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at RécréoParc (Côte-Ste-Catherine)?
Birding at RécréoParc (Côte-Ste-Catherine) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at RécréoParc (Côte-Ste-Catherine)?
There is no entrance fee at RécréoParc (Côte-Ste-Catherine). Hours: Open daily.
What amenities are available at RécréoParc (Côte-Ste-Catherine)?
RécréoParc (Côte-Ste-Catherine) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.