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

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

8/21/2026RNF du Cap-Tourmente (utilisez un site plus précis)1 observed

Buff-breasted Sandpiper

Calidris subruficollis

8/18/2026Refuge d'oiseaux migrateurs de St-Vallier (utilisez un site plus précis)1 observed

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

8/14/2026Station d'épuration, Montmagny1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Common Gallinule

88/24/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

18/24/2026

American Kestrel

48/24/2026

American Crow

28/24/2026

Common Raven

18/24/2026

Gray Catbird

18/24/2026

American Goldfinch

18/24/2026

Mallard

218/23/2026

American Black Duck

238/23/2026

Northern Pintail

18/23/2026

Green-winged Teal

68/23/2026

Hooded Merganser

88/23/2026

Virginia Rail

18/23/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

38/23/2026

Ring-billed Gull

508/23/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

18/23/2026

American Bittern

18/23/2026

Turkey Vulture

18/23/2026

Northern Harrier

28/23/2026

Bald Eagle

28/23/2026

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.