Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ile du Marais

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Ile du Marais is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts American Crow 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

8/22/20261290 Rue Fontenelle, Sherbrooke, Québec, CA (45,402, -71,86)1 observed

Philadelphia Vireo

Vireo philadelphicus

8/20/2026Boisé du Portage1 observed

Blackpoll Warbler

Setophaga striata

8/19/2026Boisé du Portage1 observed

American Goshawk

Astur atricapillus

8/18/2026Pointe aux Pruches1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

8/16/2026Lac Massawippi - Hatley - Baie Turner5 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

8/15/2026Station d'épuration, St-Élie1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

8/9/2026Magog, boisé de la polyvalente La Ruche2 observed

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

8/9/2026Chemin Grenier et Chemin des Sables, Martinville, Qu1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

58/22/2026

Wood Duck

128/22/2026

Mallard

138/22/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

28/22/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

58/22/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

18/22/2026

Ring-billed Gull

408/22/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

18/22/2026

Common Loon

58/22/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

78/22/2026

Green Heron

28/22/2026

Great Blue Heron

38/22/2026

Osprey

38/22/2026

Bald Eagle

38/22/2026

Belted Kingfisher

18/22/2026

Downy Woodpecker

18/22/2026

Northern Flicker

28/22/2026

Merlin

18/22/2026

Least Flycatcher

18/22/2026

Eastern Phoebe

18/22/2026

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