Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

L'Anse-Vaudreuil

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

L'Anse-Vaudreuil is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, 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

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

8/23/2026Domaine-de-la-Pêche-au-Saumon1 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

8/23/2026Centre écologique Fernand-Seguin1 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

8/23/2026Station d'épuration, Mercier2 observed

Philadelphia Vireo

Vireo philadelphicus

8/22/2026PN du Cap-St-Jacques--Pointe Théorêt2 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

8/21/2026Parc agricole du Bois-de-la-Roche (accès restreint)1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

8/21/2026Marais, St-Étienne-de-Beauharnois4 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

8/21/2026Parc du Domaine Vert--secteur ouest1 observed

Blackpoll Warbler

Setophaga striata

8/21/2026Cimetière Ste-Geneviève2 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

8/21/2026Observatoire d'oiseaux McGill (accès restreint)1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

8/20/2026Ma cour1 observed

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

8/19/2026Terrasse-Vaudreuil, 1er Boul.1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

58/22/2026

Mallard

148/22/2026

Mourning Dove

68/22/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

28/22/2026

American Herring Gull

18/22/2026

Great Blue Heron

18/22/2026

Northern Flicker

38/22/2026

Eastern Phoebe

18/22/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

28/22/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

18/22/2026

Blue Jay

18/22/2026

American Crow

18/22/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

18/22/2026

European Starling

58/22/2026

Gray Catbird

18/22/2026

American Robin

28/22/2026

House Sparrow

58/22/2026

American Goldfinch

38/22/2026

Chipping Sparrow

68/22/2026

Song Sparrow

28/22/2026

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 L'Anse-Vaudreuil for birding?
The best months to visit L'Anse-Vaudreuil for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at L'Anse-Vaudreuil?
Notable species at L'Anse-Vaudreuil include Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Black-capped Chickadee, European Starling, Dark-eyed Junco. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at L'Anse-Vaudreuil?
Birding at L'Anse-Vaudreuil is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at L'Anse-Vaudreuil?
L'Anse-Vaudreuil offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.