Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

RN de l’Île-aux-Basques-et-des-Razades - Île aux Basques

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

RN de l’Île-aux-Basques-et-des-Razades - Île aux Basques is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 249 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

Black-headed Gull

Chroicocephalus ridibundus

8/21/2026Emissaire d'eaux usées, Essipit1 observed

Great Egret

Ardea alba

8/19/2026Lac Beaulieu1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

8/19/2026Anse Pierre-Jean1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

8/18/2026Lac St-Mathieu1 observed

Long-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus scolopaceus

8/15/2026RNF de la Baie-de-L'Isle-Verte--secteur du Marais-de-Gros-Cacouna2 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

8/13/2026Traversier Trois-Pistoles–Les Escoumins--moitié sud (>3 km au large)3 observed

Peregrine Falcon (North American)

Falco peregrinus

8/11/2026Quai, L'Isle-Verte1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Common Eider

208/10/2026

Hudsonian Whimbrel

158/10/2026

American Herring Gull

308/10/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

38/10/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

708/10/2026

Great Blue Heron

18/10/2026

Common Raven

18/10/2026

Song Sparrow

18/10/2026

American Crow

18/9/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

88/9/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

28/9/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

28/9/2026

Winter Wren

38/9/2026

American Robin

18/9/2026

American Goldfinch

28/9/2026

White-throated Sparrow

88/9/2026

Nashville Warbler

28/9/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

28/8/2026

Ring-billed Gull

708/8/2026

Sharp-shinned Hawk

18/8/2026

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 de l’Île-aux-Basques-et-des-Razades - Île aux Basques for birding?
The best months to visit RN de l’Île-aux-Basques-et-des-Razades - Île aux Basques for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at RN de l’Île-aux-Basques-et-des-Razades - Île aux Basques?
Notable species at RN de l’Île-aux-Basques-et-des-Razades - Île aux Basques 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 de l’Île-aux-Basques-et-des-Razades - Île aux Basques?
Birding at RN de l’Île-aux-Basques-et-des-Razades - Île aux Basques is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at RN de l’Île-aux-Basques-et-des-Razades - Île aux Basques?
RN de l’Île-aux-Basques-et-des-Razades - Île aux Basques offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.