Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Camping Bon-Désir

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Camping Bon-Désir is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 235 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts American Black Duck, Bufflehead, and Common Goldeneye 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

Cooper's Hawk

Astur cooperii

8/24/2026CHALET 690 Ch des Islets, Trois-Pistoles CA-QC 48.14005, -69.164101 observed

Eastern Whip-poor-will

Antrostomus vociferus

8/22/2026Bleuetières, Les Bergeronnes4 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

8/22/2026Pointe Sauvage1 observed

Long-eared Owl

Asio otus

8/21/2026Rue Saint Joseph, Les Escoumins, Québec, CA (48,296, -69,494)3 observed

Black-headed Gull

Chroicocephalus ridibundus

8/21/2026Emissaire d'eaux usées, Essipit1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

8/20/2026336-358 Québec 172, Sacré-Coeur, Quebec, CA (48,252, -69,875)1 observed

Great Egret

Ardea alba

8/19/2026Lac Beaulieu1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

8/19/2026Anse à Thibault1 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

8/13/2026Traversier Trois-Pistoles–Les Escoumins--moitié sud (>3 km au large)3 observed

Peregrine Falcon (North American)

Falco peregrinus

8/11/2026Quai, L'Isle-Verte1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Wigeon

18/21/2026

Mallard

28/21/2026

American Black Duck

48/21/2026

Ring-billed Gull

28/21/2026

Sharp-shinned Hawk

18/21/2026

American Crow

28/21/2026

American Herring Gull

58/21/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

68/21/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

208/21/2026

Turkey Vulture

38/21/2026

American Goldfinch

18/21/2026

Chipping Sparrow

38/21/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

38/19/2026

Northern Gannet

18/19/2026

White-throated Sparrow

38/19/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

48/19/2026

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