Site minier East Sullivan

Quebec · Canada

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Habitat

Boreal/TaigaForest

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Site minier East Sullivan is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Willow Ptarmigan, Common Raven, and Pine Grosbeak 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

Willow Ptarmigan Common Raven Pine Grosbeak

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

4/19/2026Source Gabriel1 observed

Brown Thrasher

Toxostoma rufum

4/18/2026Chemin de la traverse de St-Edmond1 observed

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

4/18/20261703 chemin St-Edmond7 observed

White-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta carolinensis

4/13/2026Lac Blouin1 observed

Brown Creeper

Certhia americana

4/12/2026Piste cyc., ch. Sullivan1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

4/11/2026Site minier East Sullivan2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

174/19/2026

Trumpeter Swan

24/19/2026

Blue-winged Teal

14/19/2026

Northern Shoveler

64/19/2026

American Wigeon

624/19/2026

Mallard

164/19/2026

American Black Duck

214/19/2026

Northern Pintail

64/19/2026

Green-winged Teal

484/19/2026

Ring-necked Duck

244/19/2026

Bufflehead

44/19/2026

Common Goldeneye

144/19/2026

Hooded Merganser

44/19/2026

Sandhill Crane

74/19/2026

Killdeer

14/19/2026

Wilson's Snipe

14/19/2026

Ring-billed Gull

944/19/2026

American Herring Gull

224/19/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/19/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/19/2026

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 Site minier East Sullivan for birding?▼

The best months to visit Site minier East Sullivan for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Site minier East Sullivan?▼

Notable species at Site minier East Sullivan include Willow Ptarmigan, Common Raven, Pine Grosbeak. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.

How difficult is birding at Site minier East Sullivan?▼

Birding at Site minier East Sullivan is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Site minier East Sullivan?▼

Site minier East Sullivan offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.