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

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

4/21/2026Parc-nature du Bois-d'Anjou1 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

4/21/2026Parc Jean-Drapeau1 observed

Palm Warbler (Yellow)

Setophaga palmarum

4/21/2026Domaine St-Paul1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

4/21/2026Parc Maisonneuve, Montreal CA-QC 45.56634, -73.559411 observed

American Three-toed Woodpecker

Picoides dorsalis

4/21/2026Parc du Grand-Coteau2 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

4/21/2026Bois des Rosiers1 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

4/20/2026Parc Maynard-Ferguson1 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

4/20/2026Parc de la Cité1 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

4/20/2026Cour Mercier1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

4/18/2026

Mallard

54/18/2026

Ring-billed Gull

4/18/2026

Bald Eagle

24/18/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

14/18/2026

Northern Flicker

54/18/2026

Eastern Phoebe

44/18/2026

Common Raven

14/18/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

54/18/2026

Tree Swallow

74/18/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

14/18/2026

Brown Creeper

14/18/2026

American Robin

44/18/2026

Song Sparrow

4/18/2026

Swamp Sparrow

14/18/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

4/18/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/18/2026

White-throated Sparrow

14/18/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

34/18/2026

Bufflehead

24/17/2026

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 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.