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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

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

8/23/2026Bécancour (St-Grégoire), Qc - ma cour, 19625 chemin Thibodeau1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

8/22/2026RN de Pointe-Yamachiche2 observed

American Golden-Plover

Pluvialis dominica

8/22/2026RN de Pointe-Yamachiche1 observed

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

8/22/2026RN de Pointe-Yamachiche1 observed

Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

8/22/2026Parc écomaritime de l'Anse-du-Port1 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

8/22/2026RN de Pointe-Yamachiche1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

8/22/2026Commune de la Baie-du-Febvre1 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

8/22/2026Commune de la Baie-du-Febvre1 observed

Eastern Screech-Owl

Megascops asio

8/22/2026Ma cour: 945, rang Saint-Jean-Baptiste1 observed

American Goshawk

Astur atricapillus

8/21/2026Parc écomaritime de l'Anse-du-Port1 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

8/20/2026Rte Janelle, Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs et route)3 observed

Common Eider

Somateria mollissima

8/19/2026Ile de barque1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

18/23/2026

Blue-winged Teal

108/23/2026

Northern Shoveler

68/23/2026

Gadwall

188/23/2026

Mallard

68/23/2026

Green-winged Teal

128/23/2026

Ring-necked Duck

38/23/2026

Common Goldeneye

28/23/2026

Hooded Merganser

18/23/2026

Mourning Dove

18/23/2026

Sandhill Crane

48/23/2026

Ring-billed Gull

68/23/2026

American Herring Gull

28/23/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

18/23/2026

Green Heron

18/23/2026

Great Egret

18/23/2026

Great Blue Heron

18/23/2026

Northern Harrier

28/23/2026

Bald Eagle

38/23/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

18/23/2026

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.