Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

PN de la Pte-aux-Prairies - Secteur des Marais

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

PN de la Pte-aux-Prairies - Secteur des Marais is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Downy Woodpecker, Common Raven, and Black-capped Chickadee 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

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

6/19/2026156 Av de Chambéry, Ste-Thérèse CA-QC 45.64115, -73.821211 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

6/19/2026Parc Jean-Drapeau1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

6/19/2026Station d'épuration, Blainville1 observed

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

6/17/2026PN du Mont-St-Bruno1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

6/17/2026Cimetière de St-Laurent1 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

6/17/2026PN du Mont-St-Bruno1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

76/19/2026

Wood Duck

46/19/2026

Gadwall

36/19/2026

American Wigeon

26/19/2026

Mallard

56/19/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

26/19/2026

Virginia Rail

16/19/2026

Ring-billed Gull

126/19/2026

Common Tern

16/19/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

16/19/2026

Green Heron

26/19/2026

Turkey Vulture

46/19/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/19/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

26/19/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

26/19/2026

Northern Flicker

46/19/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

16/19/2026

Least Flycatcher

16/19/2026

Eastern Phoebe

46/19/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

16/19/2026

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 PN de la Pte-aux-Prairies - Secteur des Marais for birding?
The best months to visit PN de la Pte-aux-Prairies - Secteur des Marais for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at PN de la Pte-aux-Prairies - Secteur des Marais?
Notable species at PN de la Pte-aux-Prairies - Secteur des Marais include Downy Woodpecker, Common Raven, Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch, Bohemian Waxwing. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at PN de la Pte-aux-Prairies - Secteur des Marais?
Birding at PN de la Pte-aux-Prairies - Secteur des Marais is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at PN de la Pte-aux-Prairies - Secteur des Marais?
PN de la Pte-aux-Prairies - Secteur des Marais offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.