Cityscape seen through trees and a fence

Réservoir Beaudet

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily

About This Location

Réservoir Beaudet is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 265 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts American Robin, American Crow, and Mallard 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

8/23/2026114 Rang Adrien, Saint-Valère, Quebec, CA (46,094, -72,007)1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

8/22/2026Halte routière, Daveluyville1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

8/18/2026resevoir Beaudet2 observed

Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

8/18/2026resevoir Beaudet1 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

8/18/2026Parc du Boisé-des-Frères-du-Sacré-Cœur1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

8/18/2026Parc du Réservoir-Beaudet2 observed

American Golden-Plover

Pluvialis dominica

8/14/2026Parc du Réservoir-Beaudet1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

208/23/2026

Wood Duck

18/23/2026

Blue-winged Teal

88/23/2026

Mallard

2008/23/2026

American Black Duck

68/23/2026

Green-winged Teal

208/23/2026

Hooded Merganser

48/23/2026

Common Merganser

38/23/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

18/23/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

28/23/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

28/23/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

18/23/2026

Ring-billed Gull

6008/23/2026

American Herring Gull

2258/23/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

48/23/2026

Lesser Black-backed Gull

28/23/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

98/23/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

908/23/2026

Great Egret

168/23/2026

Great Blue Heron

158/23/2026

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.

  4. 4

    Scan the canopy edges at dawn for migrating warblers and other songbirds during spring and fall.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Réservoir Beaudet for birding?
The best months to visit Réservoir Beaudet for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Réservoir Beaudet?
Notable species at Réservoir Beaudet include American Robin, American Crow, Mallard, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Rock Pigeon, Mourning Dove, European Starling, Blue Jay, Black-capped Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, White-breasted Nuthatch. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Réservoir Beaudet?
Birding at Réservoir Beaudet is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at Réservoir Beaudet?
There is no entrance fee at Réservoir Beaudet. Hours: Open daily.
What amenities are available at Réservoir Beaudet?
Réservoir Beaudet offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.