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

Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

8/21/2026Lac des Fées2 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

8/21/2026Parc agricole du Bois-de-la-Roche (accès restreint)1 observed

American Coot

Fulica americana

8/21/2026PN du Bois-de-l'Île-Bizard1 observed

Philadelphia Vireo

Vireo philadelphicus

8/21/2026PN du Bois-de-l'Île-Bizard1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

8/21/2026Marais, St-Étienne-de-Beauharnois4 observed

Blackpoll Warbler

Setophaga striata

8/21/2026Cimetière Ste-Geneviève2 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

8/21/2026Observatoire d'oiseaux McGill (accès restreint)1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

8/19/2026Domaine-de-la-Pêche-au-Saumon1 observed

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

8/19/2026Terrasse-Vaudreuil, 1er Boul.1 observed

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

8/17/2026House!1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

48/21/2026

Wood Duck

78/21/2026

Mallard

148/21/2026

Mourning Dove

28/21/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

18/21/2026

Ring-billed Gull

28/21/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

68/21/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

28/21/2026

Green Heron

18/21/2026

Great Egret

18/21/2026

Great Blue Heron

38/21/2026

Osprey

18/21/2026

Northern Harrier

28/21/2026

Broad-winged Hawk

18/21/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

18/21/2026

Blue Jay

28/21/2026

American Crow

38/21/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

98/21/2026

Bank Swallow

38/21/2026

Purple Martin

68/21/2026

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.