Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Sentier du littoral/Marais de Sacré-Cœur

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

8/20/2026Parc Pointe-à-Pouliot1 observed

Scarlet Tanager

Piranga olivacea

8/20/2026Sentier des Coulombe1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

8/20/2026Le Bic, Rue Louis-Joseph-Plante1 observed

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

8/18/2026Etang Parent1 observed

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

8/15/2026Route du Fourneau à Chaux, Rimouski-Neigette, Québec, CA (48,414, -68,302)1 observed

American Golden-Plover

Pluvialis dominica

8/14/2026Rimouski, rue des Braves1 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

8/14/2026Quai, Pointe-au-Père3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

28/19/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

88/19/2026

Great Blue Heron

88/19/2026

American Crow

38/19/2026

Common Raven

18/19/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

38/19/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

18/19/2026

Gray Catbird

28/19/2026

Cedar Waxwing

48/19/2026

Purple Finch

58/19/2026

American Goldfinch

28/19/2026

Tennessee Warbler

28/19/2026

Northern Parula

28/19/2026

Bay-breasted Warbler

28/19/2026

Blackburnian Warbler

18/19/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

18/19/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

18/16/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

28/16/2026

Ring-billed Gull

1008/16/2026

American Herring Gull

508/16/2026

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 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.