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

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/20/2026De ma cour1 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

4/20/2026Personnel1 observed

American Goshawk

Astur atricapillus

4/20/2026Observatoire d'oiseaux McGill (accès restreint)1 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

4/20/2026Observatoire d'oiseaux McGill (accès restreint)1 observed

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

4/19/2026House!4 observed

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

4/19/2026L'Ile-Perrot - rue Roy1 observed

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

4/18/2026Technoparc Mtl--Site général1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/18/2026Boisé ouest Beauharnois1 observed

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

4/18/2026Parc historique Pointe-du-Moulin1 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

4/18/2026Parc historique Pointe-du-Moulin1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Snow Goose

14/17/2026

Canada Goose

8504/17/2026

Northern Shoveler

14/17/2026

American Wigeon

64/17/2026

Mallard

364/17/2026

American Black Duck

804/17/2026

Green-winged Teal

444/17/2026

Ring-necked Duck

124/17/2026

Virginia Rail

24/17/2026

Common Gallinule

14/17/2026

Sandhill Crane

14/17/2026

Killdeer

14/17/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

84/17/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

14/17/2026

Great Egret

14/17/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/17/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/17/2026

Northern Harrier

14/17/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/17/2026

Northern Flicker

34/17/2026

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, 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.