Sentier du littoral/Marais de Sacré-Cœur

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Sentier du littoral/Marais de Sacré-Cœur is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 248 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Mourning Dove, American Herring 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

Redpoll (rostrata/islandica)

Acanthis flammea

3/3/2026Pointe-au-Père, quartier ouest3 observed

American Herring x Glaucous Gull (hybrid)

Larus smithsonianus x hyperboreus

3/3/2026Maison, Rimouski-Est1 observed

Redpoll (exilipes)

Acanthis flammea

2/20/2026Piste cyc. Route Verte 1, Rimouski3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

12/21/2026

American Herring Gull

12/21/2026

Glaucous Gull

22/21/2026

Downy Woodpecker

42/21/2026

American Crow

52/21/2026

Common Raven

12/21/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

172/21/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

42/21/2026

Brown Creeper

12/21/2026

Redpoll

22/21/2026

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Sentier du littoral/Marais de Sacré-Cœur for birding?
The best months to visit Sentier du littoral/Marais de Sacré-Cœur for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Sentier du littoral/Marais de Sacré-Cœur?
Notable species at Sentier du littoral/Marais de Sacré-Cœur include Mourning Dove, American Herring Gull, Glaucous Gull, Downy Woodpecker, American Crow. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Sentier du littoral/Marais de Sacré-Cœur?
Birding at Sentier du littoral/Marais de Sacré-Cœur is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Sentier du littoral/Marais de Sacré-Cœur?
Sentier du littoral/Marais de Sacré-Cœur offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.