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

Dark-eyed Junco x White-throated Sparrow (hybrid)

Junco hyemalis x Zonotrichia albicollis

4/20/2026Rue des Cornouillers, Les Escoumins1 observed

Virginia Rail

Rallus limicola

4/20/2026Baie des Escoumins (poissonnerie et promenade)1 observed

Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

4/20/2026Joseph Hovington, Tadoussac, Québec, CA1 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

4/20/2026Dunes de Tadoussac9 observed

Townsend's Solitaire

Myadestes townsendi

4/19/2026Dunes de Tadoussac1 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

4/19/2026Dunes de Tadoussac1 observed

White-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta carolinensis

4/15/2026Chez moi1 observed

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

4/14/2026Maison de la Mer (accès restreint)1 observed

Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

4/12/2026Rang Saint-Joseph, Les Bergeronnes1 observed

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

4/10/2026Pointe de la Croix2 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

4/10/2026Dunes de Tadoussac2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Snow Goose

34/19/2026

Canada Goose

44/19/2026

Wood Duck

74/19/2026

American Black Duck

84/19/2026

Common Eider

804/19/2026

Black Scoter

3204/19/2026

Common Goldeneye

124/19/2026

Common Merganser

24/19/2026

Razorbill

24/19/2026

American Herring Gull

2004/19/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

14/19/2026

Iceland Gull

204/19/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

64/19/2026

Great Blue Heron

24/19/2026

Sharp-shinned Hawk

54/19/2026

Northern Harrier

14/19/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

84/19/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/19/2026

Northern Flicker

704/19/2026

American Kestrel

24/19/2026

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.