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

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

4/20/2026Boisé Beaupré2 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

4/20/2026Quai et plage, Baie-St-Paul1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

4/20/2026Rue 1 Poiré, La Pocatière, Québec, CA1 observed

Green-winged Teal (Eurasian)

Anas crecca

4/18/2026Rivière-Ouelle2 observed

Redpoll (exilipes)

Acanthis flammea

4/16/2026La Pocatière1 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

4/12/2026Quai et plage, Baie-St-Paul1 observed

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

4/12/2026Boisé Beaupré1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Double-crested Cormorant

14/18/2026

Snow Goose

124/18/2026

Canada Goose

154/18/2026

Mallard

44/18/2026

Mourning Dove

24/18/2026

Ring-billed Gull

104/18/2026

American Crow

104/18/2026

Chipping Sparrow

44/18/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

204/18/2026

Song Sparrow

84/18/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

44/18/2026

Brant

24/16/2026

American Black Duck

64/16/2026

Northern Pintail

24/16/2026

Common Eider

44/16/2026

Black Scoter

14/16/2026

Common Goldeneye

104/16/2026

Barrow's Goldeneye

204/16/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

34/16/2026

American Woodcock

14/16/2026

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.