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

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus americanus

6/17/2026RF Marguerite-D'Youville1 observed

Blue-winged Warbler

Vermivora cyanoptera

6/17/2026Montée Biggar, Godmanchester1 observed

Brewster's Warbler (hybrid)

Vermivora chrysoptera x cyanoptera (F1 hybrid)

6/16/2026Montée Biggar, Godmanchester1 observed

Golden-winged Warbler

Vermivora chrysoptera

6/16/2026Montée Biggar, Godmanchester1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

6/15/2026PN d'Oka1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

6/15/2026Marais, St-Étienne-de-Beauharnois3 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

6/12/2026Barrage, Beauharnois1 observed

American Robin (migratorius Group)

Turdus migratorius

6/12/2026Montée Biggar, Godmanchester2 observed

Barn Swallow (American)

Hirundo rustica

6/12/2026Montée Biggar, Godmanchester5 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-crowned Night Heron

16/17/2026

Green Heron

16/17/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/17/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

16/17/2026

Barn Swallow

16/17/2026

Cliff Swallow

16/17/2026

Cedar Waxwing

16/17/2026

American Goldfinch

16/17/2026

Song Sparrow

16/17/2026

Baltimore Oriole

16/17/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

16/17/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

16/17/2026

Northern Cardinal

16/17/2026

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

16/17/2026

Mourning Dove

16/16/2026

Turkey Vulture

16/16/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

26/16/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

26/16/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

36/16/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

16/16/2026

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 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.