Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Refuge d'oiseaux migrateurs de St-Vallier

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Refuge d'oiseaux migrateurs de St-Vallier is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 259 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and American Crow 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

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

4/22/2026PR de la Pointe-De la Martinière1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/22/2026Saint-Pierre1 observed

Green-winged Teal (Eurasian)

Anas crecca

4/18/2026Domaine Pte-de-St-Vallier1 observed

American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

4/17/2026RNF du Cap-Tourmente (SVP choisir des endroits plus précis)12 observed

Snow x Canada Goose (hybrid)

Anser caerulescens x Branta canadensis

4/12/2026Anse Gilmour1 observed

Swamp Sparrow

Melospiza georgiana

4/11/2026Centre de plein air de Beauport1 observed

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

4/11/202638, chemin de l’Anse-Mercier, Saint-Michel-de-Bellechasse1 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

4/10/2026Plaines d'Abraham1 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

4/9/2026Pointe du boul. des Chutes1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Snow Goose

25004/14/2026

Canada Goose

304/14/2026

Greater Scaup

24/14/2026

Common Goldeneye

44/14/2026

Mourning Dove

44/14/2026

Killdeer

14/14/2026

Ring-billed Gull

54/14/2026

American Herring Gull

44/14/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

14/14/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/14/2026

Eastern Phoebe

14/14/2026

Blue Jay

14/14/2026

American Crow

74/14/2026

Common Raven

14/14/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

24/14/2026

Tufted Titmouse

14/14/2026

Tree Swallow

14/14/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

14/14/2026

European Starling

34/14/2026

American Robin

94/14/2026

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 Refuge d'oiseaux migrateurs de St-Vallier for birding?
The best months to visit Refuge d'oiseaux migrateurs de St-Vallier for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Refuge d'oiseaux migrateurs de St-Vallier?
Notable species at Refuge d'oiseaux migrateurs de St-Vallier include Mourning Dove, Red-bellied Woodpecker, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, European Starling. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Refuge d'oiseaux migrateurs de St-Vallier?
Birding at Refuge d'oiseaux migrateurs de St-Vallier is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Refuge d'oiseaux migrateurs de St-Vallier?
Refuge d'oiseaux migrateurs de St-Vallier offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.