Marais 3 à 5 (Canards Illimités)

Quebec · Canada

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Habitat

Boreal/TaigaForest

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Marais 3 à 5 (Canards Illimités) is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Rock Pigeon and Bald Eagle 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

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

6/15/2026Piste cyclable, Sorel-Tracy CA-QC 46.03742, -73.122302 observed

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

6/12/2026RN de Pointe-Yamachiche1 observed

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus americanus

6/12/2026Ile du Moine1 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

6/8/2026Rte Janelle, Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs et route)1 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

6/7/2026Rte Janelle, Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs et route)1 observed

White-faced Ibis

Plegadis chihi

6/7/2026Rte Janelle, Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs et route)1 observed

Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

6/7/2026Sentiers SCIRBI1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

36/17/2026

Gadwall

26/17/2026

Mallard

46/17/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

26/17/2026

Common Gallinule

26/17/2026

Wilson's Snipe

16/17/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

16/17/2026

Black Tern

36/17/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

56/17/2026

Great Blue Heron

96/17/2026

Bald Eagle

16/17/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/17/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

16/17/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

26/17/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

26/17/2026

Tree Swallow

116/17/2026

Northern House Wren

16/17/2026

European Starling

26/17/2026

American Robin

36/17/2026

Song Sparrow

26/17/2026

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 Marais 3 à 5 (Canards Illimités) for birding?▼

The best months to visit Marais 3 à 5 (Canards Illimités) for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Marais 3 à 5 (Canards Illimités)?▼

Notable species at Marais 3 à 5 (Canards Illimités) 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 Marais 3 à 5 (Canards Illimités)?▼

Birding at Marais 3 à 5 (Canards Illimités) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Marais 3 à 5 (Canards Illimités)?▼

Marais 3 à 5 (Canards Illimités) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.