Winnipeg - Assiniboine Park

Manitoba · Canada

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Habitat

Urban Park

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Winnipeg - Assiniboine Park is a productive birding destination in Manitoba, with 242 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Hairy Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker, and Blue Jay 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

Hairy Woodpecker Pileated Woodpecker Blue Jay American Crow Common Raven

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Townsend's Solitaire

Myadestes townsendi

3/6/2026House In The Peg1 observed

Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

3/6/2026Maple Grove Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Hairy Woodpecker

13/3/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

13/3/2026

Blue Jay

23/3/2026

American Crow

23/3/2026

Common Raven

23/3/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

63/3/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

13/3/2026

Downy Woodpecker

33/3/2026

Birding Tips

1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Winnipeg - Assiniboine Park for birding?▼

The best months to visit Winnipeg - Assiniboine Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Winnipeg - Assiniboine Park?▼

Notable species at Winnipeg - Assiniboine Park include Hairy Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker, Blue Jay, American Crow, Common Raven. The area supports urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Winnipeg - Assiniboine Park?▼

Birding at Winnipeg - Assiniboine Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Winnipeg - Assiniboine Park?▼

Winnipeg - Assiniboine Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.