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RNF du Cap-Tourmente - Secteur du Centre-d'Interprétation

Quebec · Canada

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Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

C$6 adults

Hours

Open daily, 8:30 AM - 5 PM (seasonal)

About This Location

RNF du Cap-Tourmente - Secteur du Centre-d'Interprétation is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 320 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Downy Woodpecker, and Hairy Woodpecker 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

Mourning DoveDowny WoodpeckerHairy WoodpeckerNorthern ShrikeCommon RavenRed-bellied WoodpeckerBlack-capped ChickadeeWhite-breasted NuthatchEuropean StarlingAmerican CrowRed-breasted NuthatchEvening Grosbeak

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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

Mourning Dove

36/16/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

26/16/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

16/16/2026

Blue Jay

16/16/2026

Northern House Wren

16/16/2026

Song Sparrow

26/16/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

56/16/2026

Common Grackle

26/16/2026

Common Yellowthroat

26/16/2026

American Redstart

16/16/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

26/16/2026

Indigo Bunting

16/16/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

16/16/2026

American Crow

16/16/2026

Tree Swallow

46/16/2026

Cliff Swallow

56/16/2026

Gray Catbird

16/16/2026

American Robin

26/16/2026

Cedar Waxwing

26/16/2026

American Goldfinch

16/16/2026

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.

  4. 4

    Scan the canopy edges at dawn for migrating warblers and other songbirds during spring and fall.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Amenities

Parking
Trails

Nearby Attractions

  • Montmorency Falls
  • Île d'Orléans
  • Old Quebec City

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit RNF du Cap-Tourmente - Secteur du Centre-d'Interprétation for birding?▼
The best months to visit RNF du Cap-Tourmente - Secteur du Centre-d'Interprétation 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 du Centre-d'Interprétation?▼
Notable species at RNF du Cap-Tourmente - Secteur du Centre-d'Interprétation include Mourning Dove, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Northern Shrike, Common Raven, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch, European Starling, American Crow, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Evening Grosbeak. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at RNF du Cap-Tourmente - Secteur du Centre-d'Interprétation?▼
Birding at RNF du Cap-Tourmente - Secteur du Centre-d'Interprétation is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at RNF du Cap-Tourmente - Secteur du Centre-d'Interprétation?▼
The entrance fee at RNF du Cap-Tourmente - Secteur du Centre-d'Interprétation is C$6 adults. Hours: Open daily, 8:30 AM - 5 PM (seasonal).
What amenities are available at RNF du Cap-Tourmente - Secteur du Centre-d'Interprétation?▼
RNF du Cap-Tourmente - Secteur du Centre-d'Interprétation offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.