Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Sentiers SCIRBI

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Sentiers SCIRBI is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Barred Owl, Great Black-backed Gull, and Bald Eagle 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

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

6/15/2026Piste cyclable, Sorel-Tracy CA-QC 46.03742, -73.122302 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

6/15/2026RN Marie-France-Pelletier1 observed

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus americanus

6/12/2026Ile du Moine1 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

6/10/2026RNF des Îles-de-Contrecoeur (accès interdit)1 observed

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

6/10/2026RNF des Îles-de-Contrecoeur (accès interdit)2 observed

Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

6/7/2026Sentiers SCIRBI1 observed

Horned Lark

Eremophila alpestris

6/5/2026St-Barthélemy, rang St-Jacques1 observed

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

6/5/2026Ile du Moine2 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

6/4/2026Maskinongé, marais de l’ouest5 observed

American Coot

Fulica americana

6/4/2026Maskinongé, marais de l’ouest1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

1006/15/2026

Wood Duck

136/15/2026

Mourning Dove

16/15/2026

Killdeer

16/15/2026

Wilson's Snipe

16/15/2026

Ring-billed Gull

506/15/2026

Great Blue Heron

36/15/2026

Turkey Vulture

36/15/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

16/15/2026

Belted Kingfisher

16/15/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/15/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

16/15/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

16/15/2026

Alder Flycatcher

16/15/2026

Least Flycatcher

16/15/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/15/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

66/15/2026

American Crow

26/15/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

26/15/2026

Tree Swallow

46/15/2026

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 Sentiers SCIRBI for birding?
The best months to visit Sentiers SCIRBI for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Sentiers SCIRBI?
Notable species at Sentiers SCIRBI include Barred Owl, Great Black-backed Gull, Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk, Rough-legged Hawk. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Sentiers SCIRBI?
Birding at Sentiers SCIRBI is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Sentiers SCIRBI?
Sentiers SCIRBI offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.