Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ile Verte (cté Rivière-du-Loup)

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

6/18/2026RNF de la Baie-de-L’Isle-Verte--secteur du Marais-de-Gros-Cacouna2 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

6/17/2026Rivière-du-Loup1 observed

Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

6/17/2026Le Centre D’Interprétation Des Mammifères, Tadoussac CA-QC 48.13897, -69.718911 observed

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

6/17/2026Pointe Sauvage (CNC)1 observed

Black-headed Gull

Chroicocephalus ridibundus

6/16/2026PN du Fjord-du-Saguenay--Pointe de l'Islet (incluant quai)1 observed

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

6/16/2026Chez-moi, St-Antonin, Qc (47,761, -69,483)1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

6/13/2026RNF de la Baie-de-L’Isle-Verte--secteur du Marais-de-Gros-Cacouna1 observed

Brant

Branta bernicla

6/11/2026PN du Fjord-du-Saguenay--Pointe de l'Islet (incluant quai)1 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

6/11/2026Maison de la Mer (accès restreint)1 observed

Northern Cardinal

Cardinalis cardinalis

6/11/2026690 Ch des Islets, Trois-Pistoles CA-QC 48.14001, -69.163971 observed

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

6/10/20263302 Ch de l'Île, Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs CA-QC 48.03131, -69.419231 observed

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

6/9/2026Embouchure de la rivière Trois-Pistoles3 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

6/9/2026Camping Paradis marin (privé–accès restreint)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Common Eider

156/18/2026

Common Merganser

16/18/2026

Ring-billed Gull

86/18/2026

American Herring Gull

46/18/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

26/18/2026

American Robin

26/18/2026

Evening Grosbeak

16/18/2026

Savannah Sparrow

16/18/2026

Song Sparrow

16/18/2026

Nashville Warbler

26/18/2026

Common Yellowthroat

16/18/2026

Northern Parula

16/18/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

16/18/2026

Ruffed Grouse

16/17/2026

Black-bellied Plover

36/17/2026

Killdeer

26/17/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

16/17/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

96/17/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

26/17/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

16/17/2026

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 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.