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

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/20/2026La terre de chez nous1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

4/20/2026Bande verte, secteur Normandie1 observed

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

4/20/2026Bande verte, secteur Normandie1 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

4/19/20264812 Rue du Morillon, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures CA-QC 46.73766, -71.380181 observed

Green-winged Teal (Eurasian)

Anas crecca

4/18/2026Domaine Pte-de-St-Vallier1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

4/17/2026Parc linéaire de la Rivière-St-Charles--Secteur des Îlots1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

4/17/20261184 Québec 171, Saint-Lambert-de-Lauzon, Québec, CA (46,582, -71,214)1 observed

Crested Caracara

Caracara plancus

4/16/2026poste d'observation Caracara huppé, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures (2026)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Snow Goose

34/21/2026

Canada Goose

2544/21/2026

Mallard

14/21/2026

Lesser Scaup

24/21/2026

Ring-billed Gull

204/21/2026

Downy Woodpecker

34/21/2026

American Tree Sparrow

14/21/2026

Song Sparrow

24/21/2026

Gadwall

24/21/2026

American Black Duck

34/21/2026

Green-winged Teal

24/21/2026

Ring-necked Duck

24/21/2026

Common Goldeneye

24/21/2026

Hooded Merganser

14/21/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

24/21/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

24/21/2026

Bald Eagle

14/21/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

24/21/2026

Northern Flicker

24/21/2026

Eastern Phoebe

14/21/2026

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.