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

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

4/18/2026St-Barthélémy | Aut 40 sortie 144, entrée voie de service nord1 observed

Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

4/17/2026Maison du marais1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/17/2026Maison du marais1 observed

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

4/16/2026Ile Latraverse1 observed

Brown Thrasher

Toxostoma rufum

4/14/202620 des Nations1 observed

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

4/14/2026Maison du marais1 observed

Snow x Canada Goose (hybrid)

Anser caerulescens x Branta canadensis

4/13/2026ST-BARTHÉLEMY_mtée St-Viateur1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

4/12/2026Maison du marais1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

4/12/2026Traversée Sorel<->St-Ignace-de-Loyola1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

4/12/20263738–3848 Boul de la Base-de-Roc, St-Thomas CA-QC 45.97681, -73.370021 observed

American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

4/11/2026550 Montée Ouest, Saint-Barthélemy, Québec, CA (46,166, -73,14)1 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

4/10/2026Domicile1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

5004/20/2026

Northern Pintail

104/20/2026

Bufflehead

154/20/2026

Common Merganser

44/20/2026

Ring-billed Gull

504/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

24/20/2026

European Starling

124/20/2026

American Robin

204/20/2026

White-throated Sparrow

24/20/2026

Song Sparrow

44/20/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

304/20/2026

Tree Swallow

24/18/2026

Wood Duck

24/17/2026

Northern Shoveler

24/17/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

64/17/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

14/17/2026

American Goldfinch

64/17/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/17/2026

Osprey

14/17/2026

Mallard

24/12/2026

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.