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Base de plein air de Ste-Foy

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

Base de plein air de Ste-Foy is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 244 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, and American Three-toed 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

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

8/23/2026Marais Léon-Provancher1 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

8/20/2026Pointe du boul. des Chutes1 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

8/11/2026263 Rue Moisan, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Québec, CA (46,723, -71,493)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

558/23/2026

Wood Duck

58/23/2026

Mallard

258/23/2026

Green-winged Teal

18/23/2026

Ring-billed Gull

188/23/2026

American Herring Gull

88/23/2026

Green Heron

18/23/2026

Great Blue Heron

18/23/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

18/23/2026

American Crow

28/23/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

68/23/2026

American Goldfinch

18/23/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

18/22/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

28/22/2026

Belted Kingfisher

18/22/2026

Downy Woodpecker

18/22/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

18/22/2026

Common Grackle

508/22/2026

Northern Waterthrush

18/22/2026

Cooper's Hawk

18/21/2026

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 Base de plein air de Ste-Foy for birding?
The best months to visit Base de plein air de Ste-Foy for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Base de plein air de Ste-Foy?
Notable species at Base de plein air de Ste-Foy include American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, American Three-toed Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Snowy Owl, Common Raven, Mourning Dove, White-breasted Nuthatch, Redpoll, Dark-eyed Junco, Wild Turkey. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Base de plein air de Ste-Foy?
Birding at Base de plein air de Ste-Foy is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at Base de plein air de Ste-Foy?
There is no entrance fee at Base de plein air de Ste-Foy. Hours: Open daily, dawn to dusk.
What amenities are available at Base de plein air de Ste-Foy?
Base de plein air de Ste-Foy offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.