Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Embouchure Rivière Godbout

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Embouchure Rivière Godbout is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Common Goldeneye, Barrow's Goldeneye, and Common Merganser 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

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

8/24/2026Pointe Sèche1 observed

Wilson's Storm-Petrel

Oceanites oceanicus

8/24/2026Traversier Godbout–Matane--moitié nord (>3 km au large)1 observed

Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

8/22/2026Pointe-des-Monts1 observed

Pied-billed Grebe

Podilymbus podiceps

8/19/2026Baie-Trinité CA-QC 49.41660, -67.308521 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

18/24/2026

Common Eider

408/24/2026

Surf Scoter

78/24/2026

Common Goldeneye

138/24/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

78/24/2026

Black-legged Kittiwake

3008/24/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

308/24/2026

Franklin's Gull

18/24/2026

Ring-billed Gull

58/24/2026

American Herring Gull

98/24/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

48/24/2026

Common Tern

408/24/2026

Common Loon

38/24/2026

Northern Gannet

128/24/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

38/24/2026

Least Flycatcher

18/24/2026

American Crow

38/24/2026

Barn Swallow

18/24/2026

American Goldfinch

28/24/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

18/24/2026

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 Embouchure Rivière Godbout for birding?
The best months to visit Embouchure Rivière Godbout for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Embouchure Rivière Godbout?
Notable species at Embouchure Rivière Godbout include Common Goldeneye, Barrow's Goldeneye, Common Merganser, Red-breasted Merganser, American Crow. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Embouchure Rivière Godbout?
Birding at Embouchure Rivière Godbout is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Embouchure Rivière Godbout?
Embouchure Rivière Godbout offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.