Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

RNF de la Baie-de-L’Isle-Verte - Secteur du Marais-de-Gros-Cacouna

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 du Marais-de-Gros-Cacouna is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 262 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

Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

4/20/2026Joseph Hovington, Tadoussac, Québec, CA1 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

4/20/2026Dunes de Tadoussac9 observed

Townsend's Solitaire

Myadestes townsendi

4/19/2026Dunes de Tadoussac1 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

4/19/2026Dunes de Tadoussac1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

4/14/2026Parc côtier Kiskotuk-- Grand Bassin

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

4/10/2026Dunes de Tadoussac2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

14/18/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

64/18/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/18/2026

Turkey Vulture

34/18/2026

Sharp-shinned Hawk

14/18/2026

Northern Harrier

24/18/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

24/18/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

14/18/2026

Downy Woodpecker

24/18/2026

Northern Shrike

14/18/2026

American Crow

44/18/2026

Common Raven

14/18/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

14/18/2026

Purple Finch

14/18/2026

Redpoll

104/18/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

504/18/2026

Snow Goose

1504/18/2026

Canada Goose

174/18/2026

American Herring Gull

44/18/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

14/18/2026

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 du Marais-de-Gros-Cacouna for birding?
The best months to visit RNF de la Baie-de-L’Isle-Verte - Secteur du Marais-de-Gros-Cacouna 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 du Marais-de-Gros-Cacouna?
Notable species at RNF de la Baie-de-L’Isle-Verte - Secteur du Marais-de-Gros-Cacouna 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 du Marais-de-Gros-Cacouna?
Birding at RNF de la Baie-de-L’Isle-Verte - Secteur du Marais-de-Gros-Cacouna 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 du Marais-de-Gros-Cacouna?
RNF de la Baie-de-L’Isle-Verte - Secteur du Marais-de-Gros-Cacouna offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.