iza_sansbelle During the thaw period in spring, it is not recommended to go on hiking trails in the woods. Not only are the conditions incredibly muddy, so if several hikers use a trail it can get very easily damaged, but also this could harm vegetation and small ecosystems that are barely waking up from the winter.

But as we still need to get outside, there are other options. These are from a small trip to a couple of birdwatching sites nearby Yamachiche and the lovely Parc Écomaritime de l'Anse du Port (south from Trois Rivières).

We did see a great variety of birds, but they didn't give their consent for image. Maybe next time.

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