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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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

4/22/2026Station d'épuration, St-Agapit1 observed

American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

4/22/2026Station d'épuration, St-Agapit1 observed

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

4/21/2026Neuville (village et alentours)1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/20/2026La terre de chez nous1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

4/20/2026Bande verte, secteur Normandie1 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

4/19/20264812 Rue du Morillon, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures CA-QC 46.73766, -71.380181 observed

Crested Caracara

Caracara plancus

4/18/2026Ch du Roy, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures CA-QC (46.7294,-71.5288)1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

4/17/2026Parc linéaire de la Rivière-St-Charles--Secteur des Îlots1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

4/17/20261184 Québec 171, Saint-Lambert-de-Lauzon, Québec, CA (46,582, -71,214)1 observed

Snow x Canada Goose (hybrid)

Anser caerulescens x Branta canadensis

4/17/2026Quai, St-Antoine-de-Tilly1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Gadwall

14/21/2026

Ring-necked Duck

404/21/2026

Bufflehead

34/21/2026

Hooded Merganser

24/21/2026

Common Merganser

104/21/2026

Mourning Dove

14/21/2026

Wilson's Snipe

34/21/2026

Ring-billed Gull

14/21/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

14/21/2026

American Bittern

14/21/2026

Great Blue Heron

24/21/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/21/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

14/21/2026

Northern Flicker

14/21/2026

American Crow

24/21/2026

Common Raven

14/21/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

104/21/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

44/21/2026

Brown Creeper

14/21/2026

American Robin

304/21/2026

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.