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Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs & Rte Janelle)

Quebec · Canada

ModerateOfficial Site View on eBird
Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, dawn to dusk

About This Location

Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs & Rte Janelle) is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 267 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Bald Eagle, Rough-legged Hawk, and American Crow 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

Bald EagleRough-legged HawkAmerican CrowHorned LarkSnow BuntingMourning DoveDowny WoodpeckerPileated WoodpeckerBlack-capped ChickadeeWhite-breasted NuthatchDark-eyed JuncoRusty Blackbird

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

3/6/2026Parc écomaritime de l'Anse-du-Port1 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

3/3/2026377–379 Rang Ste-Anne, Drummondville CA-QC 45.95384, -72.531282 observed

Gray Partridge

Perdix perdix

3/1/2026Rg 5e Ouest, Saint-Guillaume7 observed

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

2/28/2026Aire écologique du ruisseau Lachapelle1 observed

Black-backed Woodpecker

Picoides arcticus

2/28/2026Parc du Sanctuaire1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Rough-legged Hawk

13/6/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

43/6/2026

Horned Lark

23/6/2026

Snow Bunting

53/6/2026

Bald Eagle

13/4/2026

American Crow

23/4/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/2/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

13/2/2026

Blue Jay

73/2/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

13/2/2026

American Tree Sparrow

13/2/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

13/2/2026

Lapland Longspur

22/28/2026

Snowy Owl

22/24/2026

Wild Turkey

52/21/2026

Common Raven

12/21/2026

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.

  4. 4

    Scan the canopy edges at dawn for migrating warblers and other songbirds during spring and fall.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Amenities

Parking
Trails

Nearby Attractions

  • Lac Saint-Pierre Biosphere Reserve
  • Centre d'interprétation de Baie-du-Febvre
  • Nicolet

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Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

10 min read

Where to See Bald Eagles in North America: A Seasonal Viewing Guide

11 min read

Understanding Bird Migration: When, Where, and Why Birds Migrate

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs & Rte Janelle) for birding?▼
The best months to visit Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs & Rte Janelle) for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs & Rte Janelle)?▼
Notable species at Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs & Rte Janelle) include Bald Eagle, Rough-legged Hawk, American Crow, Horned Lark, Snow Bunting, Mourning Dove, Downy Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker, Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch, Dark-eyed Junco, Rusty Blackbird. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs & Rte Janelle)?▼
Birding at Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs & Rte Janelle) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs & Rte Janelle)?▼
There is no entrance fee at Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs & Rte Janelle). Hours: Open daily, dawn to dusk.
What amenities are available at Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs & Rte Janelle)?▼
Baie-du-Febvre (station d'épuration, étangs & Rte Janelle) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.