Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

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

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
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

Loading map...

Notable Species

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

18/24/2026

American Black Duck

158/24/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

68/24/2026

Black Guillemot

68/24/2026

Black-legged Kittiwake

158/24/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

808/24/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

108/24/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

208/24/2026

American Goldfinch

48/24/2026

Common Eider

28/24/2026

Ring-billed Gull

28/24/2026

Common Tern

18/24/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

18/24/2026

Cape May Warbler

28/24/2026

Northern Parula

18/24/2026

Semipalmated Plover

128/24/2026

Least Sandpiper

38/24/2026

American Herring Gull

28/24/2026

Great Blue Heron

18/24/2026

American Crow

18/24/2026

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 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.