Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Anse Gilmour

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Anse Gilmour is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 242 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Rock Pigeon, Downy Woodpecker, and Hairy Woodpecker 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

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

8/20/2026Pointe du boul. des Chutes1 observed

Buff-breasted Sandpiper

Calidris subruficollis

8/18/2026Refuge d'oiseaux migrateurs de St-Vallier (utilisez un site plus précis)1 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

8/11/2026263 Rue Moisan, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Québec, CA (46,723, -71,493)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

148/21/2026

Mallard

78/21/2026

American Black Duck

28/21/2026

Mourning Dove

28/21/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

18/21/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

18/21/2026

Least Sandpiper

18/21/2026

Ring-billed Gull

258/21/2026

American Herring Gull

18/21/2026

Common Tern

28/21/2026

Bald Eagle

18/21/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

18/21/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

18/21/2026

Northern Flicker

18/21/2026

Merlin

28/21/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

18/21/2026

Blue Jay

18/21/2026

American Crow

28/21/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

48/21/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

18/21/2026

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 Gilmour for birding?
The best months to visit Anse Gilmour for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Anse Gilmour?
Notable species at Anse Gilmour include Rock Pigeon, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Anse Gilmour?
Birding at Anse Gilmour is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Anse Gilmour?
Anse Gilmour offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.