Birds of Metabetchouan-Lac-a-la-Croix
What has actually been seen around Metabetchouan-Lac-a-la-Croix: 245 species, the most recorded backyard birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 245 within 6 mi
- Observation records
- 152,927 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- American Crow
- Busiest month
- May
- Elevation
- 525 ft
- Daylight, June / December
- 16.1 h / 8.3 h
What the records say about Metabetchouan-Lac-a-la-Croix
245 bird species have been recorded within 6 mi of the centre of Metabetchouan-Lac-a-la-Croix (Quebec) since 2010, across 152,927 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are American Crow, Mallard and Black-capped Chickadee.
The records split between backyard birds (58%) and waterbirds (35%), so a feeder in Metabetchouan-Lac-a-la-Croix sees the familiar American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee and American Robin, while Mallard and others turn up on nearby water.
18 birds of prey are on record nearby, including Bald Eagle, Hen Harrier and Turkey Vulture.
Records peak in May and are lowest in March — about 26.9 times as many in the busiest month. Part of that is birds (migrants and breeding arrivals), part is people: more birders are out in good weather, so treat the curve as activity, not a census.
Pointe-du-Lac, 6 mi to the north, has a similar number of species on record (247 against 245).
Daylight runs from 16 h 7 min at midsummer to 8 h 19 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 5:58 AM in mid-April and 4:45 AM in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Metabetchouan-Lac-a-la-Croix
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | American CrowCorvus brachyrhynchos | 7,478 |
| 2 | MallardAnas platyrhynchos | 4,837 |
| 3 | Black-capped ChickadeePoecile atricapillus | 4,392 |
| 4 | American RobinTurdus migratorius | 4,375 |
| 5 | European StarlingSturnus vulgaris | 4,268 |
| 6 | Song SparrowMelospiza melodia | 4,240 |
| 7 | Red-winged BlackbirdAgelaius phoeniceus | 3,936 |
| 8 | American GoldfinchSpinus tristis | 3,873 |
| 9 | Ring-billed GullLarus delawarensis | 3,476 |
| 10 | Common GrackleQuiscalus quiscula | 3,099 |
| 11 | Canada GooseBranta canadensis | 2,888 |
| 12 | White-throated SparrowZonotrichia albicollis | 2,783 |
| 13 | Eurasian TealAnas crecca | 2,683 |
| 14 | Blue JayCyanocitta cristata | 2,636 |
| 15 | American Black DuckAnas rubripes | 2,446 |
| 16 | Common RavenCorvus corax | 2,363 |
| 17 | Snow GooseAnser caerulescens | 2,361 |
| 18 | Tree SwallowTachycineta bicolor | 2,265 |
| 19 | Lesser ScaupAythya affinis | 2,246 |
| 20 | American Herring GullLarus smithsonianus | 2,233 |
Records by month
What to put out in Metabetchouan-Lac-a-la-Croix
Foods for the most recorded backyard birds here, from our species notes.
- American Crow
Cracked corn · Peanuts in the shell · Suet scraps
- Black-capped Chickadee
Black-oil sunflower · Suet · Shelled peanuts
- American Robin
Mealworms · Chopped apple and berries · Suet nuggets
- European Starling
Suet · Cracked corn
- Song Sparrow
Millet · Hulled sunflower · Cracked corn
- Red-winged Blackbird
Cracked corn · Millet · Sunflower
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 Metabetchouan-Lac-a-la-Croix?
The most recorded backyard birds within 6 mi of Metabetchouan-Lac-a-la-Croix are American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, American Robin, European Starling and Song Sparrow, based on 152,927 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Metabetchouan-Lac-a-la-Croix?
245 species have at least one record within 6 mi of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Metabetchouan-Lac-a-la-Croix?
Observation records peak in May and are lowest in March. Sunrise in late June is around 4:45 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.