Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ile Dupas

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Ile Dupas is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Hairy Woodpecker, American Crow, and Black-capped Chickadee 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

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

4/18/2026Commune de la Baie-du-Febvre1 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

4/18/2026Commune de la Baie-du-Febvre1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

4/18/2026St-Barthélémy | Aut 40 sortie 144, entrée voie de service nord1 observed

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

4/17/2026RN de Pointe-Yamachiche1 observed

Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

4/17/2026Maison du marais1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/17/2026Maison du marais1 observed

Brown Thrasher

Toxostoma rufum

4/14/202620 des Nations1 observed

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

4/14/2026Maison du marais1 observed

Purple Martin

Progne subis

4/13/2026Rte Janelle/Rte Charles-Gérard Lemire1 observed

Snow x Canada Goose (hybrid)

Anser caerulescens x Branta canadensis

4/13/2026ST-BARTHÉLEMY_mtée St-Viateur1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

604/15/2026

Wood Duck

24/15/2026

Northern Shoveler

24/15/2026

Mallard

84/15/2026

American Black Duck

344/15/2026

Northern Pintail

1204/15/2026

Green-winged Teal

124/15/2026

Ring-necked Duck

604/15/2026

Sandhill Crane

24/15/2026

Wilson's Snipe

44/15/2026

Ring-billed Gull

364/15/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/15/2026

Bald Eagle

14/15/2026

Rough-legged Hawk

14/15/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

14/15/2026

Northern Flicker

34/15/2026

American Kestrel

14/15/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

24/15/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

14/15/2026

European Starling

304/15/2026

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 Dupas for birding?
The best months to visit Ile Dupas for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Ile Dupas?
Notable species at Ile Dupas include Hairy Woodpecker, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch, Northern Cardinal. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Ile Dupas?
Birding at Ile Dupas is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Ile Dupas?
Ile Dupas offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.