RNF du Lac-St-François - Secteur du Marais-Fraser

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 Lac-St-François - Secteur du Marais-Fraser is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Mourning Dove, White-breasted Nuthatch, and Canada Goose 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 Dove White-breasted Nuthatch Canada Goose Downy Woodpecker Hairy Woodpecker

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

4/19/2026Chapman Rd - Fort Covington2 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

4/18/2026Bainsville1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

4/18/2026RNF du Lac-St-François--Secteur Piasetski1 observed

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

4/18/2026RNF du Lac-St-François--Secteur Piasetski1 observed

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

4/17/2026Parc de l'Île-Russel1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

4/15/2026SAINT-ANICET_Montée Quesnel4 observed

Great Egret

Ardea alba

4/14/2026Macdonald-Cartier Fwy, South Glengarry CA-ON (45.0633,-74.6888)1 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

4/12/2026960–998 CR-40, Constable US-NY 44.98298, -74.332881 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

4/12/2026Hamilton Island Woods2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

134/19/2026

Mallard

44/19/2026

Ruffed Grouse

14/19/2026

Ring-billed Gull

44/19/2026

Osprey

24/19/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/19/2026

Northern Flicker

14/19/2026

Eastern Phoebe

14/19/2026

Blue Jay

34/19/2026

American Crow

24/19/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

44/19/2026

Tree Swallow

14/19/2026

Barn Swallow

24/19/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

104/19/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

14/19/2026

Brown Creeper

14/19/2026

American Robin

24/19/2026

Fox Sparrow

14/19/2026

Song Sparrow

74/19/2026

Swamp Sparrow

24/19/2026

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 Lac-St-François - Secteur du Marais-Fraser for birding?▼

The best months to visit RNF du Lac-St-François - Secteur du Marais-Fraser for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at RNF du Lac-St-François - Secteur du Marais-Fraser?▼

Notable species at RNF du Lac-St-François - Secteur du Marais-Fraser include Mourning Dove, White-breasted Nuthatch, Canada Goose, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.

How difficult is birding at RNF du Lac-St-François - Secteur du Marais-Fraser?▼

Birding at RNF du Lac-St-François - Secteur du Marais-Fraser is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at RNF du Lac-St-François - Secteur du Marais-Fraser?▼

RNF du Lac-St-François - Secteur du Marais-Fraser offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.