Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Quai, Rivière-Ouelle

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Quai, Rivière-Ouelle is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Common Raven, Snow Bunting, and Common Merganser 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

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

4/20/2026Parcours des Berges Alexis le Trotteur1 observed

Redpoll (exilipes)

Acanthis flammea

4/16/2026La Pocatière1 observed

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

4/12/2026Boisé Beaupré1 observed

Redpoll (rostrata/islandica)

Acanthis flammea

4/8/2026La Pocatière2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

24/18/2026

American Black Duck

64/18/2026

Common Goldeneye

14/18/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

24/18/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

14/18/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

1004/18/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/18/2026

American Crow

24/18/2026

Snow Goose

65004/18/2026

Canada Goose

1234/18/2026

Ring-necked Duck

34/18/2026

Lesser Scaup

14/18/2026

Black Scoter

74/18/2026

Common Merganser

14/18/2026

Ring-billed Gull

624/18/2026

American Herring Gull

124/18/2026

Lesser Black-backed Gull

14/18/2026

Turkey Vulture

264/18/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

34/18/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

754/18/2026

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 Quai, Rivière-Ouelle for birding?
The best months to visit Quai, Rivière-Ouelle for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Quai, Rivière-Ouelle?
Notable species at Quai, Rivière-Ouelle include Common Raven, Snow Bunting, Common Merganser, Common Goldeneye, American Goldfinch. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Quai, Rivière-Ouelle?
Birding at Quai, Rivière-Ouelle is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Quai, Rivière-Ouelle?
Quai, Rivière-Ouelle offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.