Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Embouchure Rivière Trois-Pistoles

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Embouchure Rivière Trois-Pistoles is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 206 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

Redpoll (exilipes)

Acanthis flammea

4/17/2026Rue du Cap-à-l'Aigle (chalet)1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

4/14/2026Rang 3 Notre-Dame-des-Neiges (Domicile)1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

4/14/2026Parc côtier Kiskotuk-- Grand Bassin

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

4/14/2026Maison de la Mer (accès restreint)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

4/18/2026

Mallard

74/18/2026

American Black Duck

74/18/2026

Green-winged Teal

34/18/2026

Bufflehead

24/18/2026

Common Goldeneye

54/18/2026

Common Merganser

94/18/2026

Ring-billed Gull

24/18/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

74/18/2026

Northern Harrier

14/18/2026

American Crow

54/18/2026

Tree Swallow

54/18/2026

American Robin

24/18/2026

American Goldfinch

14/18/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

14/18/2026

Song Sparrow

74/18/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

24/18/2026

Barrow's Goldeneye

34/16/2026

Hooded Merganser

24/16/2026

American Herring Gull

114/16/2026

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 Trois-Pistoles for birding?
The best months to visit Embouchure Rivière Trois-Pistoles for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Embouchure Rivière Trois-Pistoles?
Notable species at Embouchure Rivière Trois-Pistoles 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 Embouchure Rivière Trois-Pistoles?
Birding at Embouchure Rivière Trois-Pistoles is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Embouchure Rivière Trois-Pistoles?
Embouchure Rivière Trois-Pistoles offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.