Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Halte du Héron (Marais de St-Timothée)

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Halte du Héron (Marais de St-Timothée) is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 215 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

Philadelphia Vireo

Vireo philadelphicus

8/22/2026PN du Cap-St-Jacques--Pointe Théorêt2 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

8/22/2026Station d'épuration, Mercier1 observed

Blackpoll Warbler

Setophaga striata

8/22/2026RF Marguerite-D'Youville1 observed

Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

8/21/2026Lac des Fées2 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

8/21/2026Parc agricole du Bois-de-la-Roche (accès restreint)1 observed

American Coot

Fulica americana

8/21/2026PN du Bois-de-l'Île-Bizard1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

8/21/2026Marais, St-Étienne-de-Beauharnois4 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

8/21/2026Observatoire d'oiseaux McGill (accès restreint)1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

8/19/2026Domaine-de-la-Pêche-au-Saumon1 observed

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

8/19/2026Terrasse-Vaudreuil, 1er Boul.1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Bonaparte's Gull

18/22/2026

American Herring Gull

18/22/2026

Common Tern

1008/22/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

18/22/2026

American Goldfinch

38/22/2026

Song Sparrow

28/22/2026

House Sparrow

18/22/2026

Mallard

68/21/2026

Chimney Swift

38/21/2026

Ring-billed Gull

68/21/2026

Osprey

18/21/2026

Belted Kingfisher

18/21/2026

Tree Swallow

208/21/2026

Purple Martin

208/21/2026

Barn Swallow

308/21/2026

Rock Pigeon

38/21/2026

Green Heron

28/21/2026

Great Blue Heron

28/21/2026

Turkey Vulture

28/21/2026

Downy Woodpecker

18/21/2026

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