Parc des Étangs Antoine-Charlebois
Parc des Étangs is a collection of small ponds shaped by pits of a former construction site and surround by forest and small patches of prairies.
How to Get Here
There isn't public transportation available. The only means to arrive to this park is by car. There is some limited parking available though.
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What to See Here
The park consists mostly of three habitats, ponds, forests, prairies and with these three habitats a great variety of species. The ponds have a artificial history though which limits the species variety but because having been kept undisturbed for many decades still interesting for a naturalist. Best time to visit is in spring.
Observed Animals by Season
| Species | Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Bullfrog (Rana Catesbeiana) | - | x | - | - |
| American Robin (Turdus migratorius) | - | x | - | - |
| Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) | - | x | - | - |
| Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) | - | x | - | - |
| Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) | - | x | - | - |
| Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) | - | x | - | - |
| Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus) | - | x | - | - |
| Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta) | - | x | - | - |
| Philadelphia Vireo (Vireo philadelphicus) | - | x | - | - |
| Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) | - | x | - | - |
"x" indicates the species was observed, while "-" indicates no observation. Lack of observation doesn't necessarily imply that the species is absent. Data is derived from our park visit journals.