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Ile des Soeurs (LISTES HISTORIQUES SEULEMENT; SVP utiliser un site plus précis pour les listes actuelles)

Quebec · Canada

ModerateView on eBird
Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Ile des Soeurs (LISTES HISTORIQUES SEULEMENT; SVP utiliser un site plus précis pour les listes actuelles) is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 257 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Common Goldeneye, Black-capped Chickadee, and White-breasted Nuthatch 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

Common GoldeneyeBlack-capped ChickadeeWhite-breasted NuthatchNorthern Cardinal

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

3/5/2026Barrage du Grand Moulin1 observed

Tufted Duck

Aythya fuligula

3/5/2026Bassin sud Pont Marchand1 observed

European Robin

Erithacus rubecula

3/5/2026poste d'observation Rougegorge familier, Montréal (2026)1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

3/5/2026Parc Angrignon1 observed

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.

Amenities

Parking
Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Ile des Soeurs (LISTES HISTORIQUES SEULEMENT; SVP utiliser un site plus précis pour les listes actuelles) for birding?▼
The best months to visit Ile des Soeurs (LISTES HISTORIQUES SEULEMENT; SVP utiliser un site plus précis pour les listes actuelles) for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Ile des Soeurs (LISTES HISTORIQUES SEULEMENT; SVP utiliser un site plus précis pour les listes actuelles)?▼
Notable species at Ile des Soeurs (LISTES HISTORIQUES SEULEMENT; SVP utiliser un site plus précis pour les listes actuelles) include Common Goldeneye, Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch, Northern Cardinal. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Ile des Soeurs (LISTES HISTORIQUES SEULEMENT; SVP utiliser un site plus précis pour les listes actuelles)?▼
Birding at Ile des Soeurs (LISTES HISTORIQUES SEULEMENT; SVP utiliser un site plus précis pour les listes actuelles) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Ile des Soeurs (LISTES HISTORIQUES SEULEMENT; SVP utiliser un site plus précis pour les listes actuelles)?▼
Ile des Soeurs (LISTES HISTORIQUES SEULEMENT; SVP utiliser un site plus précis pour les listes actuelles) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.