RN Baie-Missisquoi

Quebec · Canada

ModerateView on eBird

Habitat

Boreal/TaigaForest

Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

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

Boreal Chickadee Spruce Grouse Gray Jay Black-backed Woodpecker White-winged Crossbill

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

3/4/2026NOYAN_Ch du Bord-de-l'Eau S1 observed

Tufted Duck

Aythya fuligula

3/3/202687 33e Avenue, St-Paul-de-l'Île-aux-Noix CA-QC 45.09764, -73.303281 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

3/1/202689 33e Avenue, Île-aux-Noix, Québec, CA (45.098, -73.303)1 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

2/28/202612 Rue St-Antoine, Henryville CA-QC 45.09938, -73.291741 observed

Birding Tips

1
Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.
2
Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.
3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Birding Guides

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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.