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

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

6/17/2026Chemin de la Pointe-à-la-Raquette1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

6/15/2026PN d'Oka1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

6/15/2026Marais, St-Étienne-de-Beauharnois3 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

6/12/2026Barrage, Beauharnois1 observed

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

6/10/2026PN du Bois-de-l'île-Bizard2 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

6/10/2026Grand sentier de l'ouest1 observed

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

6/9/2026PN d'Oka--Sentier Le Sommet1 observed

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

6/9/2026Godmanchester 52211 observed

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

6/8/2026Les cardinauxàlamaison2 observed

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

6/8/2026Arboretum Morgan1 observed

Western Cattle-Egret

Ardea ibis

6/8/2026610–622 Ch de la Rivière S, St-Eustache1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Spotted Sandpiper

26/19/2026

American Crow

36/19/2026

Bank Swallow

56/19/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

16/19/2026

Gray Catbird

16/19/2026

Chipping Sparrow

16/19/2026

Song Sparrow

16/19/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

36/19/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

16/19/2026

Canada Goose

76/13/2026

Mallard

26/13/2026

Killdeer

26/13/2026

Ring-billed Gull

36/13/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

16/13/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/13/2026

Turkey Vulture

16/13/2026

Hermit Thrush

16/13/2026

Common Yellowthroat

16/13/2026

Northern Cardinal

16/13/2026

Wild Turkey

16/13/2026

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.