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

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

8/24/2026RN de Pointe-Yamachiche2 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

8/22/2026RN de Pointe-Yamachiche2 observed

American Golden-Plover

Pluvialis dominica

8/22/2026RN de Pointe-Yamachiche1 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

8/22/2026RN de Pointe-Yamachiche1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

8/22/2026Commune de la Baie-du-Febvre1 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

8/22/2026Commune de la Baie-du-Febvre1 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

8/20/2026Rte Janelle, Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs et route)3 observed

Common Eider

Somateria mollissima

8/19/2026Ile de barque1 observed

American Coot

Fulica americana

8/18/2026Maison du marais1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Spotted Sandpiper

18/22/2026

Great Egret

148/22/2026

Turkey Vulture

28/22/2026

Belted Kingfisher

28/22/2026

European Starling

18/22/2026

Wood Duck

218/22/2026

Mallard

168/22/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

48/22/2026

Ring-billed Gull

18/22/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

28/22/2026

Great Blue Heron

28/22/2026

Bald Eagle

18/22/2026

Downy Woodpecker

18/22/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

48/22/2026

Eastern Phoebe

18/22/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

18/22/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

18/22/2026

American Robin

38/22/2026

American Goldfinch

58/22/2026

Song Sparrow

28/22/2026

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.