Birds of Godefroy
What has actually been seen around Godefroy: 79 species, the most recorded backyard birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 79 within 6 mi
- Observation records
- 604 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- White-throated Sparrow
- Busiest month
- June
- Elevation
- 1,417 ft
- Daylight, June / December
- 16.7 h / 7.8 h
What the records say about Godefroy
79 bird species have been recorded within 6 mi of the centre of Godefroy (Quebec) since 2010, across 604 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are White-throated Sparrow, American Robin and Ruby-crowned Kinglet.
Godefroy is backyard-bird country: 81% of the records here are small songbirds, doves, woodpeckers and the other birds that come to feeders and yard trees. White-throated Sparrow, American Robin, Ruby-crowned Kinglet and Dark-eyed Junco make up the core of what you can expect at a feeder.
6 birds of prey are on record nearby, including American Kestrel, Red-tailed Hawk and Bald Eagle.
Fermont, 84 mi to the north-east, has more species on record (93 against 79). Birds logged far more often around Godefroy than there include Cedar Waxwing.
Daylight runs from 16 h 41 min at midsummer to 7 h 47 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 5:38 AM in mid-April and 4:13 AM in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Godefroy
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | White-throated SparrowZonotrichia albicollis | 40 |
| 2 | American RobinTurdus migratorius | 30 |
| 3 | Ruby-crowned KingletRegulus calendula | 23 |
| 4 | Dark-eyed JuncoJunco hyemalis | 22 |
| 5 | Canada JayPerisoreus canadensis | 21 |
| 6 | Cedar WaxwingBombycilla cedrorum | 21 |
| 7 | Tree SwallowTachycineta bicolor | 20 |
| 8 | Common RavenCorvus corax | 18 |
| 9 | Black-backed WoodpeckerPicoides arcticus | 17 |
| 10 | Common NighthawkChordeiles minor | 16 |
| 11 | Magnolia WarblerSetophaga magnolia | 16 |
| 12 | Tennessee WarblerLeiothlypis peregrina | 16 |
| 13 | Yellow-rumped WarblerSetophaga coronata | 15 |
| 14 | Willow GrouseLagopus lagopus | 14 |
| 15 | Alder FlycatcherEmpidonax alnorum | 13 |
| 16 | Northern FlickerColaptes auratus | 12 |
| 17 | Swainson's ThrushCatharus ustulatus | 11 |
| 18 | Yellow WarblerSetophaga petechia | 11 |
| 19 | White-winged CrossbillLoxia leucoptera | 11 |
| 20 | American KestrelFalco sparverius | 11 |
Records by month
What to put out in Godefroy
Foods for the most recorded backyard birds here, from our species notes.
- White-throated Sparrow
Millet · Hulled sunflower · Cracked corn
- American Robin
Mealworms · Chopped apple and berries · Suet nuggets
- Dark-eyed Junco
White proso millet · Hulled sunflower · Cracked corn
- Canada Jay
Suet · Peanuts
- Cedar Waxwing
Fresh or frozen berries
- Tree Swallow
Crushed eggshells in spring
Seasonal bird notes for Quebec
What's arriving, what to feed and when to clean feeders, written for Canadian backyards. One email a month at most.
Nearby places
Frequently asked
What birds visit backyards in Godefroy?
The most recorded backyard birds within 6 mi of Godefroy are White-throated Sparrow, American Robin, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Dark-eyed Junco and Canada Jay, based on 604 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Godefroy?
79 species have at least one record within 6 mi of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Godefroy?
Observation records peak in June and are lowest in January. Sunrise in late June is around 4:13 AM.
Sources
- GBIF occurrence search (birds, class Aves, 2010 onward)
- GeoNames gazetteer (place, population, elevation)
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.