Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ile des Soeurs (LISTES HISTORIQUES SEULEMENT; SVP utiliser un site plus précis pour les listes actuelles)

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Ile des Soeurs (LISTES HISTORIQUES SEULEMENT; SVP utiliser un site plus précis pour les listes actuelles) is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 257 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Common Goldeneye, Black-capped Chickadee, and White-breasted Nuthatch 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

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

6/19/2026156 Av de Chambéry, Ste-Thérèse CA-QC 45.64115, -73.821211 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

6/19/2026Parc Jean-Drapeau1 observed

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

6/17/2026PN du Mont-St-Bruno1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

6/17/2026Cimetière de St-Laurent1 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

6/17/2026PN du Mont-St-Bruno1 observed

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus americanus

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

96/17/2026

Mallard

36/17/2026

Ring-billed Gull

206/17/2026

Common Tern

756/17/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

706/17/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

16/17/2026

Eastern Kingbird

26/17/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

56/17/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

16/17/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

26/17/2026

Tree Swallow

106/17/2026

Purple Martin

166/17/2026

European Starling

26/17/2026

American Robin

86/17/2026

Cedar Waxwing

26/17/2026

House Sparrow

36/17/2026

House Finch

16/17/2026

Song Sparrow

56/17/2026

Baltimore Oriole

26/17/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

906/17/2026

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 Ile des Soeurs (LISTES HISTORIQUES SEULEMENT; SVP utiliser un site plus précis pour les listes actuelles) for birding?
The best months to visit Ile des Soeurs (LISTES HISTORIQUES SEULEMENT; SVP utiliser un site plus précis pour les listes actuelles) for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Ile des Soeurs (LISTES HISTORIQUES SEULEMENT; SVP utiliser un site plus précis pour les listes actuelles)?
Notable species at Ile des Soeurs (LISTES HISTORIQUES SEULEMENT; SVP utiliser un site plus précis pour les listes actuelles) include Common Goldeneye, Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch, Northern Cardinal. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Ile des Soeurs (LISTES HISTORIQUES SEULEMENT; SVP utiliser un site plus précis pour les listes actuelles)?
Birding at Ile des Soeurs (LISTES HISTORIQUES SEULEMENT; SVP utiliser un site plus précis pour les listes actuelles) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Ile des Soeurs (LISTES HISTORIQUES SEULEMENT; SVP utiliser un site plus précis pour les listes actuelles)?
Ile des Soeurs (LISTES HISTORIQUES SEULEMENT; SVP utiliser un site plus précis pour les listes actuelles) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.