Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Station d'épuration, Rimouski

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Station d'épuration, Rimouski is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts American Herring Gull, Great Black-backed 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

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

4/20/2026pointe santerre2 observed

Redpoll (exilipes)

Acanthis flammea

4/19/2026Parc Lepage1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

4/18/2026Terre-eau inc.1 observed

Redpoll (rostrata/islandica)

Acanthis flammea

4/18/2026Parc Beauséjour3 observed

Redpoll (Hoary)

Acanthis flammea

4/18/2026Boisé de la Rivière Sainte-Anne, Pointe-au-Père1 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

4/16/2026Etang Dollard3 observed

Varied Thrush

Ixoreus naevius

4/16/2026Saint-Donat - Rte 2981 observed

American Herring x Lesser Black-backed Gull (hybrid)

Larus smithsonianus x fuscus

4/15/2026Parc Beauséjour1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

4/14/2026Etang Parent1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

44/18/2026

Northern Shoveler

124/18/2026

Gadwall

104/18/2026

American Wigeon

44/18/2026

Mallard

454/18/2026

American Black Duck

74/18/2026

Green-winged Teal

84/18/2026

Ring-necked Duck

1234/18/2026

Lesser Scaup

124/18/2026

Common Goldeneye

14/18/2026

Barrow's Goldeneye

554/18/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

14/18/2026

Ring-billed Gull

404/18/2026

American Herring Gull

64/18/2026

Glaucous Gull

74/18/2026

Iceland Gull

2004/18/2026

Great Blue Heron

34/18/2026

Turkey Vulture

24/18/2026

American Crow

124/18/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

54/18/2026

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 Station d'épuration, Rimouski for birding?
The best months to visit Station d'épuration, Rimouski for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Station d'épuration, Rimouski?
Notable species at Station d'épuration, Rimouski include American Herring Gull, Great Black-backed Gull, Glaucous Gull, Iceland Gull, Mallard. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Station d'épuration, Rimouski?
Birding at Station d'épuration, Rimouski is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Station d'épuration, Rimouski?
Station d'épuration, Rimouski offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.