Sentier du littoral/Marais de Sacré-Cœur

Quebec · Canada

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Habitat

Boreal/TaigaForest

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Sentier du littoral/Marais de Sacré-Cœur is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 248 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Mourning Dove, American Herring Gull, and Glaucous Gull 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

Mourning Dove American Herring Gull Glaucous Gull Downy Woodpecker American Crow

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

4/20/2026pointe santerre2 observed

Redpoll (exilipes)

Acanthis flammea

4/19/2026Parc Lepage1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

4/18/2026Terre-eau inc.1 observed

Redpoll (rostrata/islandica)

Acanthis flammea

4/18/2026Parc Beauséjour3 observed

Redpoll (Hoary)

Acanthis flammea

4/18/2026Boisé de la Rivière Sainte-Anne, Pointe-au-Père1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

4/17/2026PN du Bic--Belvédère Raoul-Roy1 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

4/16/2026Etang Dollard3 observed

Varied Thrush

Ixoreus naevius

4/16/2026Saint-Donat - Rte 2981 observed

American Herring x Lesser Black-backed Gull (hybrid)

Larus smithsonianus x fuscus

4/15/2026Parc Beauséjour1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

4/14/2026Etang Parent1 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

4/14/2026PN du Bic--Belvédère Raoul-Roy3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

624/18/2026

Canada Goose

6004/18/2026

American Wigeon

24/18/2026

Mallard

234/18/2026

American Black Duck

424/18/2026

Northern Pintail

24/18/2026

Green-winged Teal

74/18/2026

Ring-necked Duck

194/18/2026

Bufflehead

34/18/2026

Common Goldeneye

204/18/2026

Barrow's Goldeneye

124/18/2026

Killdeer

14/18/2026

Ring-billed Gull

44/18/2026

American Herring Gull

84/18/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

24/18/2026

Glaucous Gull

14/18/2026

Iceland Gull

24/18/2026

Great Blue Heron

54/18/2026

Bald Eagle

14/18/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/18/2026

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 Sentier du littoral/Marais de Sacré-Cœur for birding?▼

The best months to visit Sentier du littoral/Marais de Sacré-Cœur for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Sentier du littoral/Marais de Sacré-Cœur?▼

Notable species at Sentier du littoral/Marais de Sacré-Cœur include Mourning Dove, American Herring Gull, Glaucous Gull, Downy Woodpecker, American Crow. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.

How difficult is birding at Sentier du littoral/Marais de Sacré-Cœur?▼

Birding at Sentier du littoral/Marais de Sacré-Cœur is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Sentier du littoral/Marais de Sacré-Cœur?▼

Sentier du littoral/Marais de Sacré-Cœur offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.