Overcast sky above thorny brambles and dry foliage

RF Marguerite-D'Youville

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, dawn to dusk

About This Location

RF Marguerite-D'Youville is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 249 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, and Hairy Woodpecker 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

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

4/22/2026Refuge faunique Marguerite-D'Youville, Châteauguay CA-QC 45.39018, -73.766011 observed

Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

4/22/2026Parc nature, Pointe-des-Cascades2 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/22/2026Piste cyc. Route Verte--Secteur Pte-Calumet1 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

4/22/2026Boisé Vimont1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

4/22/2026Parc des Rapides1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

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

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

4/21/2026Parc Esther-Blondin1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/20/2026Laval--Rue Lafontaine1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

84/22/2026

Mallard

44/22/2026

Ring-necked Duck

44/22/2026

Greater Scaup

504/22/2026

Bufflehead

64/22/2026

Common Goldeneye

474/22/2026

Ring-billed Gull

34/22/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

14/22/2026

Common Loon

14/22/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

34/22/2026

Great Egret

14/22/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

14/22/2026

Downy Woodpecker

24/22/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

24/22/2026

Northern Flicker

54/22/2026

American Crow

14/22/2026

Common Raven

24/22/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

124/22/2026

Tufted Titmouse

44/22/2026

Tree Swallow

254/22/2026

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 RF Marguerite-D'Youville for birding?
The best months to visit RF Marguerite-D'Youville for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at RF Marguerite-D'Youville?
Notable species at RF Marguerite-D'Youville include Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker, American Crow, Rock Pigeon, Common Raven, American Robin, House Sparrow, Mallard, American Herring Gull, Bald Eagle. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at RF Marguerite-D'Youville?
Birding at RF Marguerite-D'Youville is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at RF Marguerite-D'Youville?
There is no entrance fee at RF Marguerite-D'Youville. Hours: Open daily, dawn to dusk.
What amenities are available at RF Marguerite-D'Youville?
RF Marguerite-D'Youville offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.