Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Baie Ste-Catherine

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Baie Ste-Catherine is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Mallard, American Black Duck, and Common Merganser 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

Connecticut Warbler

Oporornis agilis

6/19/2026Rang St-Joseph, Les Bergeronnes CA-QC 48.30949, -69.491991 observed

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

6/18/2026RNF de la Baie-de-L’Isle-Verte--secteur du Marais-de-Gros-Cacouna2 observed

Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

6/17/2026Le Centre D’Interprétation Des Mammifères, Tadoussac CA-QC 48.13897, -69.718911 observed

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

6/17/2026Pointe Sauvage (CNC)1 observed

Black-headed Gull

Chroicocephalus ridibundus

6/16/2026PN du Fjord-du-Saguenay--Pointe de l'Islet (incluant quai)1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

6/13/2026RNF de la Baie-de-L’Isle-Verte--secteur du Marais-de-Gros-Cacouna1 observed

Brant

Branta bernicla

6/11/2026PN du Fjord-du-Saguenay--Pointe de l'Islet (incluant quai)1 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

6/11/2026Maison de la Mer (accès restreint)1 observed

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

6/10/20263302 Ch de l'Île, Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs CA-QC 48.03131, -69.419231 observed

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

6/10/2026Rg St-Joseph, Sacré-Cœur1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

506/15/2026

Common Eider

206/15/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

26/15/2026

American Crow

16/15/2026

American Redstart

16/15/2026

Northern Parula

16/15/2026

Snow Goose

36/10/2026

American Black Duck

16/8/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

16/8/2026

Veery

16/8/2026

Swainson's Thrush

16/8/2026

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 Baie Ste-Catherine for birding?
The best months to visit Baie Ste-Catherine for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Baie Ste-Catherine?
Notable species at Baie Ste-Catherine include Mallard, American Black Duck, Common Merganser, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Baie Ste-Catherine?
Birding at Baie Ste-Catherine is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Baie Ste-Catherine?
Baie Ste-Catherine offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.