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

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

4/21/2026Parc de la Rivière-du-Moulin--secteur sud2 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

4/21/2026Ch. des Puits, Laterrière3 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

4/20/2026Embouchure rivière à Mars1 observed

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

4/20/2026Jonquiere, Saguenay CA-QC (48.4074,-71.1435)1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

4/20/2026Parc Littoral de St-Fulgence--Marais de Canards Illimités1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

4/20/2026Embouchure rivière à Mars1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

4/20/2026521 Rue Desbiens, St-Honoré-de-Chicoutimi CA-QC 48.53321, -71.091251 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

4/20/2026Sentier des Battures1 observed

Savannah Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis

4/20/2026Sentier des Battures2 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (cismontanus)

Junco hyemalis

4/19/2026Chicoutimi-Nord, Rue de la Gaillarde1 observed

Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

4/19/2026La Baie - La Maison19 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

2504/20/2026

Trumpeter Swan

24/20/2026

Mallard

524/20/2026

American Black Duck

304/20/2026

Green-winged Teal

44/20/2026

Ring-billed Gull

104/20/2026

Blue Jay

14/20/2026

American Crow

24/20/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

304/20/2026

White-throated Sparrow

24/20/2026

Song Sparrow

24/20/2026

Northern Pintail

124/18/2026

Ring-necked Duck

74/18/2026

Bufflehead

54/18/2026

Common Goldeneye

204/18/2026

Hooded Merganser

24/18/2026

Common Merganser

14/18/2026

Killdeer

14/18/2026

American Herring Gull

54/18/2026

Glaucous Gull

24/18/2026

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.