Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Bassin de Chambly

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Bassin de Chambly is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

4/20/2026Parc Maynard-Ferguson1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

4/20/2026Parc Michel-Chartrand1 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

4/20/2026Parc de la Cité1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/20/2026Rue Fernet, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, CA (45,262, -73,246)1 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

4/20/2026Rue Fernet, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, CA1 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

4/20/2026Ma cour et alentour - St-Jean-sur-Richelieu secteur St-Luc1 observed

Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

4/19/2026Parc de l'Honorable-George-O'Reilly1 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

4/19/2026Champs inondés, rue Bourne4 observed

American Herring x Great Black-backed Gull (hybrid)

Larus smithsonianus x marinus

4/19/2026Parc de l'Honorable-George-O'Reilly1 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

4/19/2026Parc Rhône et parc Sorbonne, Brossard1 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

4/19/2026Fort Chambly2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

14/19/2026

Wood Duck

34/19/2026

Blue-winged Teal

24/19/2026

American Wigeon

14/19/2026

Green-winged Teal

24/19/2026

Ring-necked Duck

184/19/2026

Greater Scaup

54/19/2026

Lesser Scaup

24/19/2026

Common Goldeneye

124/19/2026

Common Merganser

184/19/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

74/19/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

14/19/2026

Ring-billed Gull

2254/19/2026

American Herring Gull

14/19/2026

Common Loon

24/19/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

44/19/2026

Merlin

14/19/2026

Blue Jay

14/19/2026

American Crow

44/19/2026

Common Raven

14/19/2026

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Bassin de Chambly for birding?
The best months to visit Bassin de Chambly for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Bassin de Chambly?
Notable species at Bassin de Chambly include Boreal Chickadee, Spruce Grouse, Gray Jay, Black-backed Woodpecker, White-winged Crossbill. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bassin de Chambly?
Birding at Bassin de Chambly is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Bassin de Chambly?
Bassin de Chambly offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.