Last modified on 2023-04-14. This page is dedicated to nature lovers and wildlife photographers who are looking to plan their visit to Parc de la Frayère, Boucherville. Our aim is to provide you with comprehensive information about the park's wildlife and help you make the most out of your trip.
A natural park renown for birdwatching, located along Saint Lawrence River, with several ponds, small forest and forest clearing. The place is particular interesting for photographers interested in birds.
It is located North of Boucherville and a hassle to get there by public transportation. There is a bus line (RTL #81) that may drop you or pick you up a mile South, near the park. Alternatively, you have to access the park by bike or by car.
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There are two main places for photography. One is a small platform on the large pond where you can observe and photography different waterfowl species, including Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) with some luck. The other spot is a small bridge over a creek which connects the two smaller ponds.
The park is populated with different species. Unfortunately, it seems that the large pond doesn't have consistent flowing water through and in consequence not a healthy fish population. Many birds species which feed on fishes may have abandon the place.
For beautiful shots of different animals you will need a large lens. At least 400mm or even a 600mm as you are not really able to approach close. Because of the nature park characteristic of this place, there are great opportunities for macro photography of flowers and critters within the different habitats available in this park.
With the different ecosystems, swamp, pond, river, prairies and forest, a good place to watch and photograph many different bird species. With a bit of luck you may also see turtles and American Mink (Neovison vison). Due to its remote location less populated and therefore a good place to emerge in nature.
Times a species has been spotted, identified and logged while visiting this park. A species is reported only once / park visit. Consult the page animal tracking about how we log observations in field. Only species shown which we have logged at least 5 times in the Montreal area.
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Near sunset, view on large ponds.
2022-07-30
NIKON Z 6; NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S; Focal Length 24mm; Exposure 1/1250; Aperture f/5.6; Iso 450;
Early Morning
2017-06-10
NIKON D500; 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6; Focal Length 18mm; Exposure 1/1600; Aperture f3.5; Iso 110;
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