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

Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

8/23/2026Embouchure de la rivière Ha! Ha!2 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

8/22/2026Saint-Félix-d'Otis - Halte routière1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

8/21/2026La Baie - Musée du fjord1 observed

Cooper's Hawk

Astur cooperii

8/17/2026Anse à Benjamin2 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

8/14/20264944–5010 Boul de la Grande-Baie S, Saguenay CA-QC 48.32805, -70.830491 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

68/21/2026

American Black Duck

68/21/2026

Black-bellied Plover

18/21/2026

Semipalmated Plover

508/21/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

18/21/2026

Least Sandpiper

48/21/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

208/21/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

28/21/2026

Great Blue Heron

18/21/2026

Trumpeter Swan

18/16/2026

Mallard

88/16/2026

American Crow

48/16/2026

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.