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

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

8/19/2026Dunes de Tadoussac1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

8/18/2026Rocher Basile1 observed

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

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

Northern Cardinal

Cardinalis cardinalis

8/15/2026Maison Portage1 observed

Thick-billed Murre

Uria lomvia

8/15/2026Parc marin du Saguenay-St-Laurent--au large de Tadoussac (>3 km au large)1 observed

Long-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus scolopaceus

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

Gadwall

218/19/2026

Mallard

368/19/2026

American Black Duck

168/19/2026

Green-winged Teal

28/19/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

28/19/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

18/19/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

28/19/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

68/19/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

18/19/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

48/19/2026

Ring-billed Gull

118/19/2026

American Herring Gull

48/19/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

18/19/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

48/19/2026

Northern Gannet

18/19/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

88/19/2026

Great Blue Heron

18/19/2026

Northern Flicker

18/19/2026

American Kestrel

18/19/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

18/19/2026

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.