Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Marais des Laîches

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Marais des Laîches is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

6/18/2026Ottawa--Andrew Haydon Park1 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

6/18/2026Bernie's balcony - facing East by northeast1 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

6/17/2026Route 148 Estate, Thurso, Québec, CA2 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

6/15/2026Britannia CA--Filtration Plant/Point5 observed

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

6/15/2026Forêt Boucher1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

16/17/2026

Common Gallinule

16/17/2026

Wilson's Snipe

16/17/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

26/17/2026

Great Egret

16/17/2026

Turkey Vulture

46/17/2026

Northern Flicker

16/17/2026

Eastern Kingbird

26/17/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

26/17/2026

Tree Swallow

56/17/2026

European Starling

306/17/2026

American Robin

46/17/2026

American Goldfinch

66/17/2026

Savannah Sparrow

36/17/2026

Song Sparrow

66/17/2026

Swamp Sparrow

46/17/2026

Bobolink

86/17/2026

Eastern Meadowlark

16/17/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

206/17/2026

Common Yellowthroat

26/17/2026

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