Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Commune de la Baie-du-Febvre

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Commune de la Baie-du-Febvre is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Downy Woodpecker, and Blue Jay 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

4/22/2026Parc écomaritime de l'Anse-du-Port1 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

4/22/2026Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs & Rte Janelle)1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

4/20/20261095 Rue Jacques Cartier, Trois-Rivières, Québec, CA (46,373, -72,599)

Gray Partridge

Perdix perdix

4/19/20261 - Maison, 2880 rang de l'île2 observed

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

4/18/202610530 Boulevard des Forges, Trois-Rivières, Québec, CA (46.394, -72.67)1 observed

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

4/18/2026Commune de la Baie-du-Febvre1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

4/18/2026St-Barthélémy | Aut 40 sortie 144, entrée voie de service nord1 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

4/18/2026Bécancour (St-Grégoire), Qc - 18980 rue Thibodeau1 observed

Snow x Canada Goose (hybrid)

Anser caerulescens x Branta canadensis

4/18/2026Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs & Rte Janelle)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

20004/20/2026

Mallard

24/20/2026

Killdeer

24/20/2026

Ring-billed Gull

134/20/2026

Northern Harrier

34/20/2026

Horned Lark

154/20/2026

Tree Swallow

24/20/2026

Barn Swallow

14/20/2026

American Robin

44/20/2026

Savannah Sparrow

24/20/2026

Song Sparrow

44/20/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

44/20/2026

Common Grackle

14/20/2026

Gadwall

24/20/2026

Common Goldeneye

24/20/2026

Mourning Dove

14/20/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

44/20/2026

European Starling

34/20/2026

American Tree Sparrow

14/20/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

104/20/2026

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 Commune de la Baie-du-Febvre for birding?
The best months to visit Commune de la Baie-du-Febvre for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Commune de la Baie-du-Febvre?
Notable species at Commune de la Baie-du-Febvre include Mourning Dove, Downy Woodpecker, Blue Jay, Black-capped Chickadee, American Tree Sparrow. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Commune de la Baie-du-Febvre?
Birding at Commune de la Baie-du-Febvre is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Commune de la Baie-du-Febvre?
Commune de la Baie-du-Febvre offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.