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

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

8/24/2026Station d'épuration, Mercier1 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

8/24/2026Cimetières Mont-Royal et Notre-Dame-des-Neiges1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

8/24/2026Cimetières Mont-Royal et Notre-Dame-des-Neiges1 observed

Blackpoll Warbler

Setophaga striata

8/24/2026Bassin d'épuration des eaux, Saint-Rémi1 observed

Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

8/23/2026Station d'épuration, St-Isidore-de-Laprairie (accès restreint)1 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

8/23/2026Station d'épuration, St-Isidore-de-Laprairie (accès restreint)1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

8/23/2026Domaine-de-la-Pêche-au-Saumon1 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

8/23/2026Centre écologique Fernand-Seguin1 observed

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

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

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

758/24/2026

Gadwall

28/24/2026

Mallard

188/24/2026

American Black Duck

98/24/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

28/24/2026

Rock Pigeon

28/24/2026

Mourning Dove

18/24/2026

Killdeer

18/24/2026

Ring-billed Gull

458/24/2026

American Herring Gull

38/24/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

18/24/2026

Caspian Tern

18/24/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

558/24/2026

Great Egret

18/24/2026

Great Blue Heron

18/24/2026

Osprey

28/24/2026

Bald Eagle

18/24/2026

Belted Kingfisher

18/24/2026

Northern Flicker

18/24/2026

Eastern Kingbird

78/24/2026

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.