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

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

6/15/2026RNF du Cap-Tourmente--secteur de la Petite-Ferme1 observed

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

6/15/202638, chemin de l’Anse-Mercier, Saint-Michel-de-Bellechasse1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

6/12/2026Autoroute 20.1 observed

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

6/5/2026Station d'épuration, Montmagny1 observed

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

6/4/2026RNF du Cap-Tourmente--secteur du Centre-d’Interprétation1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

36/16/2026

Mourning Dove

16/16/2026

Sora

16/16/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/16/2026

Alder Flycatcher

16/16/2026

Eastern Phoebe

16/16/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

16/16/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

16/16/2026

Tree Swallow

46/16/2026

Marsh Wren

16/16/2026

European Starling

16/16/2026

American Robin

56/16/2026

American Goldfinch

36/16/2026

Song Sparrow

46/16/2026

Swamp Sparrow

16/16/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

86/16/2026

Common Yellowthroat

36/16/2026

American Redstart

36/16/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

36/16/2026

Mallard

16/15/2026

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.