Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Parc du Lac-Leamy

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Parc du Lac-Leamy is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts American Herring Gull, Downy Woodpecker, and American Crow 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

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

8/25/2026Ottawa--Andrew Haydon Park east (formerly Ottawa Beach)1 observed

Hudsonian Godwit

Limosa haemastica

8/25/2026Ottawa--Andrew Haydon Park east (formerly Ottawa Beach)1 observed

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

8/25/2026lac mcgregor sud est1 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

8/24/2026Britannia CA--Filtration Plant/Point1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Ring-billed Gull

68/24/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

18/24/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

18/24/2026

Common Raven

18/24/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

48/24/2026

Gray Catbird

18/24/2026

Veery

18/24/2026

American Goldfinch

28/24/2026

American Redstart

28/24/2026

Northern Cardinal

18/24/2026

Canada Goose

58/21/2026

Mallard

68/21/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

18/21/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

18/21/2026

Merlin

18/21/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

18/21/2026

American Crow

78/21/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

28/21/2026

American Robin

28/21/2026

Cedar Waxwing

68/21/2026

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 du Lac-Leamy for birding?
The best months to visit Parc du Lac-Leamy for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Parc du Lac-Leamy?
Notable species at Parc du Lac-Leamy include American Herring Gull, Downy Woodpecker, American Crow, Common Raven, Black-capped Chickadee. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Parc du Lac-Leamy?
Birding at Parc du Lac-Leamy is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Parc du Lac-Leamy?
Parc du Lac-Leamy offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.