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RN du Marais Léon-Provancher

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

RN du Marais Léon-Provancher is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 262 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Ruffed Grouse, Black-capped Chickadee, and Northern Cardinal 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

8/24/2026RN du Marais-Léon-Provancher1 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

8/11/2026263 Rue Moisan, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Québec, CA (46,723, -71,493)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

28/24/2026

Mallard

118/24/2026

Mourning Dove

28/24/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

18/24/2026

Common Gallinule

28/24/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

18/24/2026

Green Heron

28/24/2026

Great Blue Heron

18/24/2026

Belted Kingfisher

18/24/2026

Downy Woodpecker

18/24/2026

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

18/24/2026

Eastern Phoebe

18/24/2026

Eastern Kingbird

28/24/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

38/24/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

28/24/2026

American Crow

18/24/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

68/24/2026

Gray Catbird

38/24/2026

American Goldfinch

38/24/2026

Song Sparrow

28/24/2026

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 RN du Marais Léon-Provancher for birding?
The best months to visit RN du Marais Léon-Provancher for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at RN du Marais Léon-Provancher?
Notable species at RN du Marais Léon-Provancher include Ruffed Grouse, Black-capped Chickadee, Northern Cardinal, Mourning Dove, Blue Jay, Snowy Owl, Common Raven, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, White-breasted Nuthatch, American Robin, Pine Grosbeak. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at RN du Marais Léon-Provancher?
Birding at RN du Marais Léon-Provancher is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at RN du Marais Léon-Provancher?
There is no entrance fee at RN du Marais Léon-Provancher. Hours: Open daily, dawn to dusk.
What amenities are available at RN du Marais Léon-Provancher?
RN du Marais Léon-Provancher offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.