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

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

4/20/20261095 Rue Jacques Cartier, Trois-Rivières, Québec, CA (46,373, -72,599)

Gray Partridge

Perdix perdix

4/19/20261 - Maison, 2880 rang de l'île2 observed

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

4/18/202610530 Boulevard des Forges, Trois-Rivières, Québec, CA (46.394, -72.67)1 observed

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

4/18/202610530 Boulevard des Forges, Trois-Rivières, Québec, CA (46.394, -72.67)1 observed

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

4/18/2026Commune de la Baie-du-Febvre1 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

4/18/2026Commune de la Baie-du-Febvre1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

4/18/2026St-Barthélémy | Aut 40 sortie 144, entrée voie de service nord1 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

4/18/2026Bécancour (St-Grégoire), Qc - 18980 rue Thibodeau1 observed

Snow x Canada Goose (hybrid)

Anser caerulescens x Branta canadensis

4/18/2026Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs & Rte Janelle)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

80004/21/2026

Northern Shoveler

34/21/2026

Gadwall

24/21/2026

American Wigeon

44/21/2026

Mallard

204/21/2026

Northern Pintail

5004/21/2026

Green-winged Teal

2504/21/2026

Redhead

44/21/2026

Ring-necked Duck

204/21/2026

Lesser Scaup

304/21/2026

Bufflehead

104/21/2026

Ring-billed Gull

154/21/2026

Northern Harrier

14/21/2026

American Crow

24/21/2026

Horned Lark

24/21/2026

Tree Swallow

204/21/2026

Purple Martin

24/21/2026

Song Sparrow

24/21/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

104/21/2026

Snow Goose

24/21/2026

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.

  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.

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.