Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Parc écomaritime de l'Anse-du-Port

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Parc écomaritime de l'Anse-du-Port is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 242 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Black-capped Chickadee, and White-breasted Nuthatch 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-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

4/22/2026Parc écomaritime de l'Anse-du-Port1 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

4/22/2026Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs & Rte Janelle)1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

4/20/20261095 Rue Jacques Cartier, Trois-Rivières, Québec, CA (46,373, -72,599)

Gray Partridge

Perdix perdix

4/19/20261 - Maison, 2880 rang de l'île2 observed

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

4/18/202610530 Boulevard des Forges, Trois-Rivières, Québec, CA (46.394, -72.67)1 observed

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

4/18/2026Commune de la Baie-du-Febvre1 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

4/18/2026Bécancour (St-Grégoire), Qc - 18980 rue Thibodeau1 observed

Snow x Canada Goose (hybrid)

Anser caerulescens x Branta canadensis

4/18/2026Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs & Rte Janelle)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

84/22/2026

Mallard

44/22/2026

Common Goldeneye

24/22/2026

Mourning Dove

14/22/2026

Ring-billed Gull

44/22/2026

American Herring Gull

24/22/2026

Great Blue Heron

74/22/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

24/22/2026

Downy Woodpecker

24/22/2026

Common Raven

14/22/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

64/22/2026

Tree Swallow

84/22/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

14/22/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

24/22/2026

Brown Creeper

14/22/2026

American Robin

34/22/2026

Song Sparrow

104/22/2026

Swamp Sparrow

14/22/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

184/22/2026

Palm Warbler

14/22/2026

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 Parc écomaritime de l'Anse-du-Port for birding?
The best months to visit Parc écomaritime de l'Anse-du-Port for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Parc écomaritime de l'Anse-du-Port?
Notable species at Parc écomaritime de l'Anse-du-Port include Mourning Dove, Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch, Rusty Blackbird, Downy Woodpecker. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Parc écomaritime de l'Anse-du-Port?
Birding at Parc écomaritime de l'Anse-du-Port is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Parc écomaritime de l'Anse-du-Port?
Parc écomaritime de l'Anse-du-Port offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.