Centre d'interprétation de la nature du Lac-Boivin

Quebec · Canada

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Habitat

Boreal/TaigaForest

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Centre d'interprétation de la nature du Lac-Boivin is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch, and Dark-eyed Junco 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

Black-capped Chickadee White-breasted Nuthatch Dark-eyed Junco Cooper's Hawk Downy Woodpecker

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Blackpoll Warbler

Setophaga striata

6/19/2026Piste cyc. L'Estriade--Rte 241<->Lac Waterloo1 observed

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus americanus

6/12/2026RN de Waterloo1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

6/12/2026Ch de la Vallée, Brome CA-QC 45.17189, -72.578021 observed

Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

6/11/2026Chemin Bolton-Pass, Bolton Ouest1 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

6/10/2026Bromont, Quebec, CA (45.278, -72.645)1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

6/10/2026Lac Brome3 observed

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Polioptila caerulea

6/10/2026Piste cyc. L'Estriade--Rue Lemieux<->Rue Ostiguy1 observed

Upland Sandpiper

Bartramia longicauda

6/9/202611e Rang, Saint-Valérien-de-Milton3 observed

Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

6/9/2026Zoo PRIVE 483–527 Ch de la Rive S, Farnham CA-QC 45.28305, -72.928081 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

6/8/20261001–1077 Ch Racine, Bromont CA-QC 45.32045, -72.745681 observed

Red-winged Blackbird (Red-winged)

Agelaius phoeniceus

6/6/2026215 Rue des Marguerites Est4 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Downy Woodpecker

16/17/2026

Northern Flicker

26/17/2026

Alder Flycatcher

16/17/2026

Least Flycatcher

26/17/2026

Eastern Phoebe

26/17/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

36/17/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

76/17/2026

Blue Jay

66/17/2026

American Crow

56/17/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

56/17/2026

Tree Swallow

76/17/2026

Barn Swallow

16/17/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

16/17/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

26/17/2026

European Starling

66/17/2026

Gray Catbird

46/17/2026

Veery

36/17/2026

Wood Thrush

46/17/2026

American Robin

56/17/2026

Cedar Waxwing

66/17/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.
2
Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.
3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Centre d'interprétation de la nature du Lac-Boivin for birding?▼

The best months to visit Centre d'interprétation de la nature du Lac-Boivin for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Centre d'interprétation de la nature du Lac-Boivin?▼

Notable species at Centre d'interprétation de la nature du Lac-Boivin include Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch, Dark-eyed Junco, Cooper's Hawk, Downy Woodpecker. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.

How difficult is birding at Centre d'interprétation de la nature du Lac-Boivin?▼

Birding at Centre d'interprétation de la nature du Lac-Boivin is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Centre d'interprétation de la nature du Lac-Boivin?▼

Centre d'interprétation de la nature du Lac-Boivin offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.