Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Rue Horatio Walker, Ste-Pétronille

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/20/2026La terre de chez nous1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

4/20/2026Bande verte, secteur Normandie1 observed

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

4/20/2026Bande verte, secteur Normandie1 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

4/19/20264812 Rue du Morillon, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures CA-QC 46.73766, -71.380181 observed

Green-winged Teal (Eurasian)

Anas crecca

4/18/2026Domaine Pte-de-St-Vallier1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

4/17/2026Parc linéaire de la Rivière-St-Charles--Secteur des Îlots1 observed

Crested Caracara

Caracara plancus

4/16/2026poste d'observation Caracara huppé, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures (2026)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Snow Goose

20004/18/2026

Canada Goose

304/18/2026

Gadwall

14/18/2026

Mallard

34/18/2026

Hooded Merganser

34/18/2026

Common Merganser

24/18/2026

Ring-billed Gull

54/18/2026

American Herring Gull

44/18/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

704/18/2026

Downy Woodpecker

24/18/2026

Northern Flicker

14/18/2026

American Crow

14/18/2026

Common Raven

24/18/2026

American Robin

14/18/2026

Song Sparrow

24/18/2026

Common Grackle

24/18/2026

American Wigeon

44/18/2026

American Black Duck

354/18/2026

Northern Pintail

94/18/2026

Green-winged Teal

64/18/2026

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.

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.