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

House Finch

Haemorhous mexicanus

6/17/2026Rue St-Louis2 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

6/17/2026Parc Beauséjour, ruisseau Levasseur1 observed

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

6/16/2026179 Route du Fleuve Est, Sainte-Luce, Québec, CA (48.555, -68.345)1 observed

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

6/15/2026Etang Dollard1 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

6/15/2026Maison, Rimouski-Est1 observed

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

6/15/2026Motel Marcel, Rimouski CA-QC (48.4878,-68.4927)1 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

6/15/2026Fleuve Saint-Laurent, St-Fabien CA-QC (48.3472,-68.9253)1 observed

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

6/15/2026Maison - Chemin de la Seigneurie, Rimouski1 observed

Northern Cardinal

Cardinalis cardinalis

6/14/2026Sentier du littoral et marais de Sacré-Cœur1 observed

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

6/13/2026Lac à l'Anguille1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Blue-winged Teal

16/17/2026

Mallard

36/17/2026

Green-winged Teal

116/17/2026

Mourning Dove

16/17/2026

Killdeer

36/17/2026

American Herring Gull

106/17/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

16/17/2026

Great Blue Heron

76/17/2026

Bald Eagle

16/17/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/17/2026

Northern Flicker

46/17/2026

Alder Flycatcher

36/17/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

76/17/2026

American Crow

156/17/2026

Common Raven

16/17/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

16/17/2026

Tree Swallow

26/17/2026

European Starling

306/17/2026

Gray Catbird

36/17/2026

Veery

36/17/2026

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.