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

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/20/2026De ma cour1 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

4/20/2026Personnel1 observed

American Goshawk

Astur atricapillus

4/20/2026Observatoire d'oiseaux McGill (accès restreint)1 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

4/20/2026Observatoire d'oiseaux McGill (accès restreint)1 observed

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

4/19/2026House!4 observed

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

4/19/2026L'Ile-Perrot - rue Roy1 observed

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

4/18/2026Technoparc Mtl--Site général1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/18/2026Boisé ouest Beauharnois1 observed

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

4/18/2026Parc historique Pointe-du-Moulin1 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

4/18/2026Parc historique Pointe-du-Moulin1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

204/19/2026

Mallard

14/19/2026

Common Merganser

34/19/2026

Killdeer

14/19/2026

Ring-billed Gull

54/19/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

14/19/2026

Turkey Vulture

34/19/2026

American Robin

24/19/2026

Song Sparrow

34/19/2026

Swamp Sparrow

54/19/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

74/19/2026

Bufflehead

24/11/2026

American Kestrel

14/11/2026

American Crow

24/11/2026

Common Grackle

54/11/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/9/2026

Northern Harrier

14/9/2026

Tree Swallow

24/9/2026

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.