Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Fatima

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Fatima is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 211 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

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

6/15/2026Plage du portage1 observed

Roseate Tern

Sterna dougallii

6/14/2026Parc Fred Jomphe1 observed

Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

6/14/2026Etang de La Martinique1 observed

Chimney Swift

Chaetura pelagica

6/11/2026315 Chemin Principal, Cap-aux-Meules, Québec, CA (47,38, -61,867)1 observed

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Contopus virens

6/10/2026Chemin de la Riviere1 observed

Pine Grosbeak

Pinicola enucleator

6/10/2026Chemin de la Riviere1 observed

Brant

Branta bernicla

6/9/2026452–460 Chemin de la Martinique, Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine CA-QC 47.33753, -61.932261 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Common Eider

356/17/2026

Surf Scoter

86/17/2026

Black Scoter

36/17/2026

American Herring Gull

86/17/2026

Common Tern

36/17/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

906/17/2026

European Starling

26/17/2026

Savannah Sparrow

26/17/2026

Bobolink

16/17/2026

Mallard

136/17/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/17/2026

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

16/17/2026

Blue Jay

36/17/2026

Common Raven

16/17/2026

Bank Swallow

156/17/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

26/17/2026

American Robin

46/17/2026

Purple Finch

16/17/2026

White-winged Crossbill

16/17/2026

American Goldfinch

26/17/2026

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