Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Anse aux Foins

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Anse aux Foins is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

6/19/2026Parc Littoral de St-Fulgence--marais de Canards Illimités1 observed

Gray-cheeked Thrush

Catharus minimus

6/9/20263357 Rue du Roi-Georges, Saguenay, Québec, CA (48,422, -71,218)1 observed

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

6/8/2026Chicoutimi, rue du Belvedère, petit parc1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Trumpeter Swan

86/19/2026

Wood Duck

56/19/2026

Gadwall

106/19/2026

American Wigeon

16/19/2026

Mallard

86/19/2026

Redhead

86/19/2026

Mourning Dove

26/19/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

16/19/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/19/2026

Northern Flicker

16/19/2026

Alder Flycatcher

16/19/2026

Least Flycatcher

16/19/2026

Blue-headed Vireo

16/19/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

36/19/2026

American Crow

86/19/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

36/19/2026

Tree Swallow

26/19/2026

Barn Swallow

46/19/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

16/19/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

16/19/2026

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Anse aux Foins for birding?
The best months to visit Anse aux Foins for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Anse aux Foins?
Notable species at Anse aux Foins include Boreal Chickadee, Spruce Grouse, Gray Jay, Black-backed Woodpecker, White-winged Crossbill. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Anse aux Foins?
Birding at Anse aux Foins is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Anse aux Foins?
Anse aux Foins offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.