Centre d’int. et d’obs. de Cap-de-Bon-Désir

Quebec · Canada

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Habitat

Boreal/TaigaForest

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Centre d’int. et d’obs. de Cap-de-Bon-Désir is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 257 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Boreal Chickadee Spruce Grouse Gray Jay Black-backed Woodpecker White-winged Crossbill

Live Bird Data

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

Townsend's Solitaire

Myadestes townsendi

4/19/2026Dunes de Tadoussac1 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

4/19/2026Dunes de Tadoussac1 observed

Redpoll (exilipes)

Acanthis flammea

4/17/2026Rue du Cap-à-l'Aigle (chalet)1 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

Purple Finch

34/20/2026

American Tree Sparrow

84/20/2026

Fox Sparrow

24/20/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

1804/20/2026

White-throated Sparrow

134/20/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

24/20/2026

Common Grackle

44/20/2026

Canada Goose

64/20/2026

Mallard

64/20/2026

American Black Duck

54/20/2026

Mallard x American Black Duck (hybrid)

14/20/2026

Ring-necked Duck

94/20/2026

Bufflehead

34/20/2026

Common Goldeneye

124/20/2026

Barrow's Goldeneye

24/20/2026

Hooded Merganser

114/20/2026

Northern Harrier

14/20/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

14/20/2026

Northern Flicker

24/20/2026

American Crow

24/20/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.
2
Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.
3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Centre d’int. et d’obs. de Cap-de-Bon-Désir for birding?▼

The best months to visit Centre d’int. et d’obs. de Cap-de-Bon-Désir for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Centre d’int. et d’obs. de Cap-de-Bon-Désir?▼

Notable species at Centre d’int. et d’obs. de Cap-de-Bon-Désir include Boreal Chickadee, Spruce Grouse, Gray Jay, Black-backed Woodpecker, White-winged Crossbill. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.

How difficult is birding at Centre d’int. et d’obs. de Cap-de-Bon-Désir?▼

Birding at Centre d’int. et d’obs. de Cap-de-Bon-Désir is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Centre d’int. et d’obs. de Cap-de-Bon-Désir?▼

Centre d’int. et d’obs. de Cap-de-Bon-Désir offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.