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

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

6/15/2026

Common Eider

6/15/2026

White-winged Scoter

6/15/2026

American Herring Gull

6/15/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

6/15/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

6/15/2026

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.