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

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

6/19/2026Chez moi1 observed

Connecticut Warbler

Oporornis agilis

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

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

6/18/2026Pointe de la Croix1 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

6/16/2026Baie des Escoumins (poissonnerie et promenade)1 observed

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

6/15/2026Baie des Escoumins (poissonnerie et promenade)1 observed

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

6/15/2026Baie des Escoumins (poissonnerie et promenade)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Black Duck

16/16/2026

Ring-necked Duck

16/16/2026

Common Eider

2006/16/2026

American Herring Gull

106/16/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

46/16/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

156/16/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/16/2026

Merlin

26/16/2026

Least Flycatcher

16/16/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

36/16/2026

American Crow

36/16/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

16/16/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

16/16/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

16/16/2026

American Robin

36/16/2026

American Goldfinch

36/16/2026

White-throated Sparrow

16/16/2026

Song Sparrow

26/16/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

46/16/2026

Common Yellowthroat

16/16/2026

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.