Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Isle-aux-Coudres

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Isle-aux-Coudres is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts American Crow and Snow Bunting 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

Scarlet Tanager

Piranga olivacea

8/21/2026Hangar à bois - Baie-Saint-Paul CA-QC 47.50227, -70.497981 observed

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

8/20/2026Station d'épuration, Rivière-Ouelle1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

8/16/2026Anse de l'Église1 observed

Leach's Storm-Petrel

Hydrobates leucorhous

8/14/2026Quai, Rivière-Ouelle1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

98/23/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

28/23/2026

American Black Duck

48/23/2026

Mourning Dove

28/23/2026

Black-bellied Plover

1008/23/2026

Semipalmated Plover

98/23/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

18/23/2026

Red Knot

18/23/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

28/23/2026

Ring-billed Gull

208/23/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

208/23/2026

American Crow

28/23/2026

Chipping Sparrow

28/23/2026

Song Sparrow

18/23/2026

American Wigeon

28/23/2026

Common Eider

308/23/2026

Common Goldeneye

18/23/2026

American Golden-Plover

18/23/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

48/23/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

18/23/2026

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