Marais, St-Étienne-de-Beauharnois

Quebec · Canada

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Habitat

Boreal/TaigaForest

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Marais, St-Étienne-de-Beauharnois is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 201 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

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

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus americanus

6/17/2026RF Marguerite-D'Youville1 observed

Blue-winged Warbler

Vermivora cyanoptera

6/17/2026Montée Biggar, Godmanchester1 observed

Brewster's Warbler (hybrid)

Vermivora chrysoptera x cyanoptera (F1 hybrid)

6/16/2026Montée Biggar, Godmanchester1 observed

Golden-winged Warbler

Vermivora chrysoptera

6/16/2026Montée Biggar, Godmanchester1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

6/15/2026PN d'Oka1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

6/15/2026Marais, St-Étienne-de-Beauharnois3 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

6/12/2026Barrage, Beauharnois1 observed

American Robin (migratorius Group)

Turdus migratorius

6/12/2026Montée Biggar, Godmanchester2 observed

Barn Swallow (American)

Hirundo rustica

6/12/2026Montée Biggar, Godmanchester5 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

186/16/2026

Common Gallinule

26/16/2026

Black Tern

106/16/2026

Common Tern

16/16/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

126/16/2026

Great Egret

36/16/2026

Great Blue Heron

26/16/2026

Willow Flycatcher

26/16/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/16/2026

Blue Jay

16/16/2026

American Crow

66/16/2026

Common Raven

16/16/2026

Tree Swallow

126/16/2026

European Starling

26/16/2026

American Goldfinch

66/16/2026

Savannah Sparrow

36/16/2026

Song Sparrow

66/16/2026

Swamp Sparrow

16/16/2026

Bobolink

36/16/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

246/16/2026

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, St-Étienne-de-Beauharnois for birding?▼

The best months to visit Marais, St-Étienne-de-Beauharnois for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Marais, St-Étienne-de-Beauharnois?▼

Notable species at Marais, St-Étienne-de-Beauharnois 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, St-Étienne-de-Beauharnois?▼

Birding at Marais, St-Étienne-de-Beauharnois is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Marais, St-Étienne-de-Beauharnois?▼

Marais, St-Étienne-de-Beauharnois offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.