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RNF du Cap-Tourmente - Secteur du Centre-d'Interprétation

Quebec · Canada

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

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

C$6 adults

Hours

Open daily, 8:30 AM - 5 PM (seasonal)

About This Location

RNF du Cap-Tourmente - Secteur du Centre-d'Interprétation is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 320 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Downy Woodpecker, and Hairy Woodpecker 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

Mourning DoveDowny WoodpeckerHairy WoodpeckerNorthern ShrikeCommon RavenRed-bellied WoodpeckerBlack-capped ChickadeeWhite-breasted NuthatchEuropean StarlingAmerican CrowRed-breasted NuthatchEvening Grosbeak

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

3/5/202638, chemin de l’Anse-Mercier, Saint-Michel-de-Bellechasse1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

2/27/2026Anse à Mercier1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

242/27/2026

Downy Woodpecker

62/27/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

42/27/2026

Northern Shrike

12/27/2026

Common Raven

42/27/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

302/27/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

82/27/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

42/27/2026

Brown Creeper

12/27/2026

European Starling

82/27/2026

Snow Bunting

792/27/2026

American Tree Sparrow

22/27/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

72/27/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

12/27/2026

Blue Jay

12/27/2026

Evening Grosbeak

152/27/2026

Redpoll

42/27/2026

American Goldfinch

12/27/2026

Pine Grosbeak

72/27/2026

American Crow

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

  • Montmorency Falls
  • Île d'Orléans
  • Old Quebec City

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit RNF du Cap-Tourmente - Secteur du Centre-d'Interprétation for birding?▼
The best months to visit RNF du Cap-Tourmente - Secteur du Centre-d'Interprétation for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at RNF du Cap-Tourmente - Secteur du Centre-d'Interprétation?▼
Notable species at RNF du Cap-Tourmente - Secteur du Centre-d'Interprétation include Mourning Dove, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Northern Shrike, Common Raven, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch, European Starling, American Crow, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Evening Grosbeak. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at RNF du Cap-Tourmente - Secteur du Centre-d'Interprétation?▼
Birding at RNF du Cap-Tourmente - Secteur du Centre-d'Interprétation is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at RNF du Cap-Tourmente - Secteur du Centre-d'Interprétation?▼
The entrance fee at RNF du Cap-Tourmente - Secteur du Centre-d'Interprétation is C$6 adults. Hours: Open daily, 8:30 AM - 5 PM (seasonal).
What amenities are available at RNF du Cap-Tourmente - Secteur du Centre-d'Interprétation?▼
RNF du Cap-Tourmente - Secteur du Centre-d'Interprétation offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.