Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

RN Baie-Missisquoi

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

RN Baie-Missisquoi is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

6/17/2026150 Chemin de Riceburg, Bedford, Quebec, CA (45,133, -72,961)1 observed

Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

6/17/2026Philipsburg_chemin Champlain1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

6/17/2026Quai, Philipsburg1 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

6/17/2026George Montgomery Sanctuary1 observed

Cerulean Warbler

Setophaga cerulea

6/17/2026George Montgomery Sanctuary4 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

6/17/2026Auto selected 45.09090, -73.085432 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Spotted Sandpiper

16/10/2026

Common Tern

26/10/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

56/10/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/10/2026

Bald Eagle

26/10/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

26/10/2026

Least Flycatcher

16/10/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

16/10/2026

Tree Swallow

66/10/2026

American Robin

16/10/2026

Cedar Waxwing

46/10/2026

Song Sparrow

16/10/2026

Swamp Sparrow

26/10/2026

Baltimore Oriole

16/10/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

36/10/2026

Common Yellowthroat

16/10/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

56/10/2026

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

16/10/2026

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 RN Baie-Missisquoi for birding?
The best months to visit RN Baie-Missisquoi for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at RN Baie-Missisquoi?
Notable species at RN Baie-Missisquoi include Boreal Chickadee, Spruce Grouse, Gray Jay, Black-backed Woodpecker, White-winged Crossbill. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at RN Baie-Missisquoi?
Birding at RN Baie-Missisquoi is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at RN Baie-Missisquoi?
RN Baie-Missisquoi offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.