Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ile du Moine

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Ile du Moine is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 230 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Rough-legged Hawk, Northern Shrike, and Common Raven 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

6/15/2026Piste cyclable, Sorel-Tracy CA-QC 46.03742, -73.122302 observed

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

6/12/2026RN de Pointe-Yamachiche1 observed

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus americanus

6/12/2026Ile du Moine1 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

6/8/2026Rte Janelle, Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs et route)1 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

6/7/2026Rte Janelle, Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs et route)1 observed

White-faced Ibis

Plegadis chihi

6/7/2026Rte Janelle, Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs et route)1 observed

Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

6/7/2026Sentiers SCIRBI1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

306/15/2026

Wood Duck

96/12/2026

Blue-winged Teal

16/12/2026

Gadwall

86/12/2026

Mallard

106/12/2026

American Black Duck

26/12/2026

Mourning Dove

16/12/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

16/12/2026

Virginia Rail

86/12/2026

Sora

16/12/2026

Common Gallinule

66/12/2026

Sandhill Crane

26/12/2026

Wilson's Snipe

96/12/2026

Ring-billed Gull

16/12/2026

Black Tern

126/12/2026

Common Tern

26/12/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

26/12/2026

Common Loon

16/12/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

26/12/2026

American Bittern

26/12/2026

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 Moine for birding?
The best months to visit Ile du Moine for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Ile du Moine?
Notable species at Ile du Moine include Rough-legged Hawk, Northern Shrike, Common Raven, Mourning Dove, American Tree Sparrow. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Ile du Moine?
Birding at Ile du Moine is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Ile du Moine?
Ile du Moine offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.