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

8/24/2026RN de Pointe-Yamachiche1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

8/23/2026Bécancour (St-Grégoire), Qc - ma cour, 19625 chemin Thibodeau1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

8/22/2026RN de Pointe-Yamachiche2 observed

American Golden-Plover

Pluvialis dominica

8/22/2026RN de Pointe-Yamachiche1 observed

Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

8/22/2026Parc écomaritime de l'Anse-du-Port1 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

8/22/2026RN de Pointe-Yamachiche1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

8/22/2026Commune de la Baie-du-Febvre1 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

8/22/2026Commune de la Baie-du-Febvre1 observed

Eastern Screech-Owl

Megascops asio

8/22/2026Ma cour: 945, rang Saint-Jean-Baptiste1 observed

American Goshawk

Astur atricapillus

8/21/2026Parc écomaritime de l'Anse-du-Port1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

8/21/2026Tourbière Red Mill--Marais Mirador1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

38/22/2026

Mourning Dove

58/22/2026

Virginia Rail

18/22/2026

Semipalmated Plover

38/22/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

48/22/2026

Ring-billed Gull

508/22/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

28/22/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

38/22/2026

Bald Eagle

48/22/2026

Belted Kingfisher

18/22/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

18/22/2026

Downy Woodpecker

18/22/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

38/22/2026

Eastern Phoebe

18/22/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

18/22/2026

Eastern Kingbird

18/22/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

18/22/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

18/22/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

88/22/2026

Tree Swallow

28/22/2026

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.