Ile Verte (cté Rivière-du-Loup)

Quebec · Canada

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Habitat

Boreal/TaigaForest

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Ile Verte (cté Rivière-du-Loup) is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 222 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

Boreal Chickadee Spruce Grouse Gray Jay Black-backed Woodpecker White-winged Crossbill

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

4/20/2026Joseph Hovington, Tadoussac, Québec, CA1 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

4/20/2026Dunes de Tadoussac9 observed

Townsend's Solitaire

Myadestes townsendi

4/19/2026Dunes de Tadoussac1 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

4/19/2026Dunes de Tadoussac1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

4/14/2026Rang 3 Notre-Dame-des-Neiges (Domicile)1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

4/14/2026Parc côtier Kiskotuk-- Grand Bassin

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

4/14/2026Maison de la Mer (accès restreint)1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

4/10/2026Dunes de Tadoussac2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

24/19/2026

American Wigeon

24/19/2026

American Black Duck

134/19/2026

Northern Pintail

34/19/2026

Common Merganser

14/19/2026

Mourning Dove

74/19/2026

American Herring Gull

614/19/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

334/19/2026

Glaucous Gull

34/19/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

14/19/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/19/2026

Northern Flicker

14/19/2026

American Robin

14/19/2026

Purple Finch

34/19/2026

Redpoll

104/19/2026

Chipping Sparrow

24/19/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

54/19/2026

Song Sparrow

64/19/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

34/19/2026

Ruffed Grouse

14/18/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.
2
Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.
3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Ile Verte (cté Rivière-du-Loup) for birding?▼

The best months to visit Ile Verte (cté Rivière-du-Loup) for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Ile Verte (cté Rivière-du-Loup)?▼

Notable species at Ile Verte (cté Rivière-du-Loup) 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 Verte (cté Rivière-du-Loup)?▼

Birding at Ile Verte (cté Rivière-du-Loup) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Ile Verte (cté Rivière-du-Loup)?▼

Ile Verte (cté Rivière-du-Loup) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.