Sablière, St-Lazare

Quebec · Canada

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Habitat

Boreal/TaigaForest

Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Sablière, St-Lazare is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Boreal Chickadee Spruce Grouse Gray Jay Black-backed Woodpecker White-winged Crossbill

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

3/5/2026Barrage du Grand Moulin1 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

3/4/2026Barrage, Beauharnois11 observed

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

3/4/202691 chemin des Tilleuls, Rigaud, Quebec, CA1 observed

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

3/1/2026Dans ma cour1 observed

Harlequin Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

3/1/2026Pont Larocque1 observed

Black-backed Woodpecker

Picoides arcticus

3/1/2026Pinède1 observed

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 Sablière, St-Lazare for birding?▼

The best months to visit Sablière, St-Lazare for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Sablière, St-Lazare?▼

Notable species at Sablière, St-Lazare include Boreal Chickadee, Spruce Grouse, Gray Jay, Black-backed Woodpecker, White-winged Crossbill. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.

How difficult is birding at Sablière, St-Lazare?▼

Birding at Sablière, St-Lazare is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Sablière, St-Lazare?▼

Sablière, St-Lazare offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.