Point Pleasant Park

Nova Scotia · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Point Pleasant Park is a productive birding destination in Nova Scotia, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Bufflehead, American Wigeon, and Mallard 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

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon's)

Setophaga coronata

3/5/2026Rainbow Haven Beach Provincial Park1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

3/5/2026Cole Harbour--Bissett Trail1 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

3/5/2026Cole Harbour--Bissett Trail1 observed

Killdeer

Charadrius vociferus

2/28/2026Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park1 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

2/28/202617 Springhill Road, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, CA (44.68, -63.592)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Bufflehead

33/4/2026

American Wigeon

3/4/2026

Mallard

3/4/2026

American Black Duck

3/4/2026

Common Eider

23/4/2026

Long-tailed Duck

23/4/2026

Common Goldeneye

43/4/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

53/4/2026

Black Guillemot

33/4/2026

American Herring Gull

173/4/2026

Common Loon

43/4/2026

American Crow

23/4/2026

Common Raven

13/4/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

63/4/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

33/4/2026

Canada Goose

153/3/2026

Greater Scaup

1003/3/2026

Lesser Scaup

203/3/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

13/3/2026

Song Sparrow

23/3/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Point Pleasant Park for birding?
The best months to visit Point Pleasant Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Point Pleasant Park?
Notable species at Point Pleasant Park include Bufflehead, American Wigeon, Mallard, American Black Duck, Common Eider. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Point Pleasant Park?
Birding at Point Pleasant Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Point Pleasant Park?
Point Pleasant Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.