Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

RNF de la Baie-de-L’Isle-Verte - Secteur des Roitelets

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

RNF de la Baie-de-L’Isle-Verte - Secteur des Roitelets is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 201 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

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

8/23/2026RNF de la Baie-de-L'Isle-Verte--secteur du Marais-de-Gros-Cacouna1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

8/22/2026Pointe Sauvage1 observed

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

8/15/2026Avenue du Port, Cacouna, Québec, CA (47,927, -69,503)1 observed

Long-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus scolopaceus

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

Great Egret

Ardea alba

8/13/2026Halte routière, Les Bergeronnes1 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

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

Black-headed Gull

Chroicocephalus ridibundus

8/12/2026Pointe aux Alouettes1 observed

Peregrine Falcon (North American)

Falco peregrinus

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

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

8/10/2026Jardins communautaires, Tadoussac1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Northern Harrier

18/23/2026

Common Eider

158/23/2026

Semipalmated Plover

408/23/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

18/23/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

18/23/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

18/23/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

128/23/2026

Ring-billed Gull

88/23/2026

American Herring Gull

108/23/2026

Northern Gannet

18/23/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

38/23/2026

Great Blue Heron

18/23/2026

Peregrine Falcon

18/23/2026

American Crow

28/23/2026

Mallard

108/23/2026

American Black Duck

2508/23/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

28/23/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

68/23/2026

Bald Eagle

48/23/2026

Blue Jay

18/23/2026

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 RNF de la Baie-de-L’Isle-Verte - Secteur des Roitelets for birding?
The best months to visit RNF de la Baie-de-L’Isle-Verte - Secteur des Roitelets for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at RNF de la Baie-de-L’Isle-Verte - Secteur des Roitelets?
Notable species at RNF de la Baie-de-L’Isle-Verte - Secteur des Roitelets 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 RNF de la Baie-de-L’Isle-Verte - Secteur des Roitelets?
Birding at RNF de la Baie-de-L’Isle-Verte - Secteur des Roitelets is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at RNF de la Baie-de-L’Isle-Verte - Secteur des Roitelets?
RNF de la Baie-de-L’Isle-Verte - Secteur des Roitelets offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.