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

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

4/20/2026Champs inondés, 46e à 53e av.1 observed

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

4/20/2026Champs inondés, 46e à 53e av.2 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

4/20/2026Rue Principale, Dunham, Québec, CA (45.129, -72.801)2 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

4/20/2026Marina Gosselin1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/20/2026Rue Fernet, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, CA (45,262, -73,246)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

54/9/2026

American Black Duck

54/9/2026

Green-winged Teal

24/9/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

14/9/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

14/9/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/9/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/9/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

24/9/2026

Eastern Phoebe

14/9/2026

Common Raven

14/9/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

14/9/2026

Brown Creeper

24/9/2026

Hermit Thrush

34/9/2026

American Robin

204/9/2026

Purple Finch

14/9/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

54/9/2026

Song Sparrow

64/9/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

4/9/2026

Common Grackle

4/9/2026

Canada Goose

504/8/2026

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.