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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

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

6/12/2026RN de Pointe-Yamachiche1 observed

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus americanus

6/12/2026Ile du Moine1 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

6/11/2026Bécancour (St-Grégoire), Qc - rue Thibodeau1 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

6/8/2026Rte Janelle, Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs et route)1 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

6/7/2026Rte Janelle, Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs et route)1 observed

White-faced Ibis

Plegadis chihi

6/7/2026Rte Janelle, Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs et route)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Snow Goose

16/16/2026

Northern Shoveler

16/16/2026

Gadwall

36/16/2026

Mallard

1006/16/2026

Redhead

56/16/2026

Ruddy Duck

16/16/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

16/16/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

36/16/2026

Bald Eagle

16/16/2026

Tree Swallow

126/16/2026

Purple Martin

96/16/2026

Barn Swallow

26/16/2026

Song Sparrow

56/16/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

126/16/2026

Common Grackle

26/16/2026

Killdeer

16/14/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

16/14/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/14/2026

Turkey Vulture

16/14/2026

Northern Flicker

26/14/2026

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.