Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Sablière, St-Lazare

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
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

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

4/20/2026De ma cour1 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

4/20/2026Personnel1 observed

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

4/20/202691 chemin des Tilleuls, Rigaud, Quebec, CA1 observed

American Goshawk

Astur atricapillus

4/20/2026Observatoire d'oiseaux McGill (accès restreint)1 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

4/20/2026Observatoire d'oiseaux McGill (accès restreint)1 observed

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

4/19/2026L'Ile-Perrot - rue Roy1 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

4/18/2026Bainsville1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/18/2026Boisé ouest Beauharnois1 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

4/18/2026Parc historique Pointe-du-Moulin1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

504/19/2026

Mallard

34/19/2026

Green-winged Teal

34/19/2026

Ring-necked Duck

14/19/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/19/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

14/19/2026

Song Sparrow

14/19/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

34/19/2026

American Black Duck

14/18/2026

Killdeer

14/18/2026

Ring-billed Gull

14/18/2026

Great Egret

14/18/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/18/2026

American Crow

24/18/2026

Common Raven

14/18/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

34/18/2026

Tree Swallow

34/18/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

14/18/2026

Brown Thrasher

14/18/2026

American Robin

24/18/2026

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 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.