The Barachois

Mallards

Next, you will enter the tidal pools and bars of the barachois, a richly biodiverse wetland ecosystem of the southern shore of the Gaspé Peninsula. A natural filtration system, this ecosystem is home to many birds.

Species to see:

• Canadian geese
• wood ducks
• mallards
• black ducks
• Northern pintails
• American wigeons
  
  

If you have any inquiries about this ecosystem or its wild life, click here.

Photo : Wikimedia Commons (Mbdortmund)