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

Loading map...

Notable Species

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Philadelphia Vireo

Vireo philadelphicus

8/19/2026Jardin botanique de Montréal1 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

8/19/2026Cimetières Mont-Royal et Notre-Dame-des-Neiges1 observed

Blackpoll Warbler

Setophaga striata

8/19/2026Cimetières Mont-Royal et Notre-Dame-des-Neiges1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

8/19/2026Marais Du Tremblay1 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

8/18/2026Ma cour et autour1 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

8/18/2026Ile Notre-Dame1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

48/17/2026

Mallard

18/17/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

18/17/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

18/17/2026

Ring-billed Gull

8/17/2026

Green Heron

18/17/2026

Great Egret

38/17/2026

Northern Flicker

28/17/2026

Merlin

18/17/2026

Blue Jay

18/17/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

18/17/2026

Gray Catbird

58/17/2026

Brown Thrasher

18/17/2026

American Robin

28/17/2026

Cedar Waxwing

78/17/2026

Purple Finch

18/17/2026

American Goldfinch

118/17/2026

Song Sparrow

68/17/2026

American Redstart

38/17/2026

Cape May Warbler

18/17/2026

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.