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Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs & Rte Janelle)

Quebec · Canada

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Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, dawn to dusk

About This Location

Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs & Rte Janelle) is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 267 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Bald Eagle, Rough-legged Hawk, and American Crow 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

Bald EagleRough-legged HawkAmerican CrowHorned LarkSnow BuntingMourning DoveDowny WoodpeckerPileated WoodpeckerBlack-capped ChickadeeWhite-breasted NuthatchDark-eyed JuncoRusty Blackbird

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

6/19/2026Rte Janelle, Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs et route)1 observed

White-faced Ibis

Plegadis chihi

6/19/2026Rte Janelle, Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs et route)1 observed

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

6/17/2026Pointe-à-Caron1 observed

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus americanus

6/12/2026Ile du Moine1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Snow Goose

26/19/2026

Wood Duck

46/19/2026

Blue-winged Teal

26/19/2026

Northern Shoveler

36/19/2026

Gadwall

226/19/2026

American Wigeon

66/19/2026

Mallard

3456/19/2026

American Black Duck

26/19/2026

Green-winged Teal

506/19/2026

Redhead

86/19/2026

Ring-necked Duck

26/19/2026

Virginia Rail

16/19/2026

Sora

16/19/2026

Common Gallinule

56/19/2026

Sandhill Crane

26/19/2026

Killdeer

16/19/2026

Wilson's Snipe

16/19/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

46/19/2026

White-rumped Sandpiper

16/19/2026

Ring-billed Gull

36/19/2026

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.

  4. 4

    Scan the canopy edges at dawn for migrating warblers and other songbirds during spring and fall.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Amenities

Parking
Trails

Nearby Attractions

  • Lac Saint-Pierre Biosphere Reserve
  • Centre d'interprétation de Baie-du-Febvre
  • Nicolet

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs & Rte Janelle) for birding?▼
The best months to visit Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs & Rte Janelle) for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs & Rte Janelle)?▼
Notable species at Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs & Rte Janelle) include Bald Eagle, Rough-legged Hawk, American Crow, Horned Lark, Snow Bunting, Mourning Dove, Downy Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker, Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch, Dark-eyed Junco, Rusty Blackbird. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs & Rte Janelle)?▼
Birding at Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs & Rte Janelle) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs & Rte Janelle)?▼
There is no entrance fee at Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs & Rte Janelle). Hours: Open daily, dawn to dusk.
What amenities are available at Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs & Rte Janelle)?▼
Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs & Rte Janelle) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.