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

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

6/11/2026Maison, Godbout, Québec, CA (49,324, -67,598)1 observed

Horned Lark

Eremophila alpestris

6/11/2026Maison, Godbout, Québec, CA (49,324, -67,598)2 observed

Snow Bunting

Plectrophenax nivalis

6/5/2026Pointe Sèche1 observed

Black-headed Gull

Chroicocephalus ridibundus

6/4/2026Pointe Sèche2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White-winged Scoter

536/13/2026

Black Scoter

66/13/2026

Ring-billed Gull

236/13/2026

American Herring Gull

506/13/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

86/13/2026

Northern Gannet

76/13/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

56/13/2026

Blue Jay

26/13/2026

Purple Finch

76/13/2026

American Goldfinch

26/13/2026

Savannah Sparrow

26/13/2026

Song Sparrow

16/13/2026

Canada Goose

26/7/2026

Common Goldeneye

66/7/2026

Tree Swallow

66/7/2026

Brant

26/5/2026

Common Eider

1256/5/2026

Surf Scoter

906/5/2026

Long-tailed Duck

26/5/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

266/5/2026

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.