Rue Horatio Walker, Ste-Pétronille

Quebec · Canada

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Habitat

Boreal/TaigaForest

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Rue Horatio Walker, Ste-Pétronille is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 233 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch, and Redpoll 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

Black-capped Chickadee White-breasted Nuthatch Redpoll

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

6/19/2026Pointe de Maizerets2 observed

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

6/19/2026Parc linéaire de la Rivière-St-Charles--secteur de l'embouchure1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

6/19/2026Etang de rétention Jean-Gauvin1 observed

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

6/19/2026Pointe de Maizerets1 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

6/17/2026Parc du Boisé-St-Félix1 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

6/16/2026Bande verte, secteur Normandie1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

136/16/2026

Mourning Dove

26/16/2026

Ring-billed Gull

36/16/2026

Common Tern

16/16/2026

Common Loon

16/16/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/16/2026

American Crow

16/16/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

16/16/2026

American Robin

16/16/2026

Cedar Waxwing

16/16/2026

Chipping Sparrow

16/16/2026

Song Sparrow

26/16/2026

Common Grackle

56/16/2026

American Redstart

16/16/2026

Rock Pigeon

96/13/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

16/13/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

26/13/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

26/13/2026

Bald Eagle

16/13/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

16/13/2026

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 Rue Horatio Walker, Ste-Pétronille for birding?▼

The best months to visit Rue Horatio Walker, Ste-Pétronille for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Rue Horatio Walker, Ste-Pétronille?▼

Notable species at Rue Horatio Walker, Ste-Pétronille include Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch, Redpoll. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.

How difficult is birding at Rue Horatio Walker, Ste-Pétronille?▼

Birding at Rue Horatio Walker, Ste-Pétronille is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Rue Horatio Walker, Ste-Pétronille?▼

Rue Horatio Walker, Ste-Pétronille offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.