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

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
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

Live Bird Data

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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

44/22/2026

Mallard

54/22/2026

Bufflehead

24/22/2026

Hooded Merganser

14/22/2026

Northern Harrier

14/22/2026

American Kestrel

14/22/2026

American Crow

14/22/2026

Fox Sparrow

14/22/2026

Song Sparrow

24/22/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

234/22/2026

Common Grackle

34/22/2026

American Wigeon

24/22/2026

American Black Duck

204/22/2026

Ring-necked Duck

94/22/2026

Common Merganser

24/22/2026

American Herring Gull

34/22/2026

Turkey Vulture

24/22/2026

Bald Eagle

14/22/2026

Eastern Phoebe

24/22/2026

Common Raven

24/22/2026

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.

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.