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

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

6/19/2026Rte Janelle, Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs et route)1 observed

White-faced Ibis

Plegadis chihi

6/19/2026Rte Janelle, Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs et route)1 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

6/14/2026Station d'épuration, Trois-Rivières1 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

6/13/2026Michel

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

6/12/2026RN de Pointe-Yamachiche1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Gadwall

16/17/2026

Mourning Dove

16/17/2026

Virginia Rail

16/17/2026

Sora

16/17/2026

Common Gallinule

16/17/2026

Wilson's Snipe

16/17/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

16/17/2026

Ring-billed Gull

26/17/2026

Common Tern

16/17/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

16/17/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/17/2026

Bald Eagle

16/17/2026

Belted Kingfisher

16/17/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

16/17/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

16/17/2026

Northern Flicker

16/17/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

36/17/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

16/17/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

26/17/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

16/17/2026

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 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.