RNF du Cap-Tourmente - Secteur de La Grande-Ferme

Quebec · Canada

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Habitat

Boreal/TaigaForest

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

RNF du Cap-Tourmente - Secteur de La Grande-Ferme is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 243 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Common Goldeneye, Northern Shrike, and Blue Jay 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

Common Goldeneye Northern Shrike Blue Jay American Crow Black-capped Chickadee

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Green-winged Teal (Eurasian)

Anas crecca

4/18/2026Domaine Pte-de-St-Vallier1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

4/18/202638, chemin de l’Anse-Mercier, Saint-Michel-de-Bellechasse1 observed

American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

4/17/2026RNF du Cap-Tourmente (SVP choisir des endroits plus précis)12 observed

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

4/11/202638, chemin de l’Anse-Mercier, Saint-Michel-de-Bellechasse1 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

4/10/2026RNF du Cap-Tourmente--Secteur de La Grande-Ferme1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Snow Goose

5004/20/2026

Mallard

34/20/2026

American Black Duck

34/20/2026

Green-winged Teal

44/20/2026

Sandhill Crane

34/20/2026

Wilson's Snipe

54/20/2026

Ring-billed Gull

104/20/2026

American Herring Gull

304/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/20/2026

Turkey Vulture

124/20/2026

Sharp-shinned Hawk

24/20/2026

Northern Harrier

44/20/2026

Bald Eagle

24/20/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

34/20/2026

Belted Kingfisher

14/20/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

14/20/2026

Downy Woodpecker

44/20/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

24/20/2026

American Kestrel

144/20/2026

Eastern Phoebe

24/20/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.
2
Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.
3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit RNF du Cap-Tourmente - Secteur de La Grande-Ferme for birding?▼

The best months to visit RNF du Cap-Tourmente - Secteur de La Grande-Ferme for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at RNF du Cap-Tourmente - Secteur de La Grande-Ferme?▼

Notable species at RNF du Cap-Tourmente - Secteur de La Grande-Ferme include Common Goldeneye, Northern Shrike, Blue Jay, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.

How difficult is birding at RNF du Cap-Tourmente - Secteur de La Grande-Ferme?▼

Birding at RNF du Cap-Tourmente - Secteur de La Grande-Ferme is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at RNF du Cap-Tourmente - Secteur de La Grande-Ferme?▼

RNF du Cap-Tourmente - Secteur de La Grande-Ferme offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.