Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Etang Burbank

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Etang Burbank is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Mallard, Blue Jay, and Black-capped Chickadee 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

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

4/17/2026Piste cyclable chemin Allard2 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

4/16/2026Ch. Carrier--Secteur de la rivière Stoke1 observed

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

4/13/20266600 Québec 161, Chesterville, Québec, CA (45,948, -71,799)1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

4/12/2026Etang Burbank2 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

4/11/2026Etang Burbank1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

144/20/2026

Mallard

24/20/2026

Ring-necked Duck

134/20/2026

Virginia Rail

14/20/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

44/20/2026

Common Loon

14/20/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

24/20/2026

American Bittern

14/20/2026

Turkey Vulture

24/20/2026

Northern Flicker

34/20/2026

Eastern Phoebe

24/20/2026

Blue Jay

14/20/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

74/20/2026

Tree Swallow

504/20/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

44/20/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

14/20/2026

American Robin

74/20/2026

Evening Grosbeak

24/20/2026

Purple Finch

14/20/2026

American Goldfinch

54/20/2026

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 Etang Burbank for birding?
The best months to visit Etang Burbank for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Etang Burbank?
Notable species at Etang Burbank include Mallard, Blue Jay, Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch, American Robin. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Etang Burbank?
Birding at Etang Burbank is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Etang Burbank?
Etang Burbank offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.