Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Dunes de Tadoussac

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Dunes de Tadoussac is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 283 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Common Goldeneye, American Black Duck, and Mallard 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

Connecticut Warbler

Oporornis agilis

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

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

6/18/2026RNF de la Baie-de-L’Isle-Verte--secteur du Marais-de-Gros-Cacouna2 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 Herring Gull

56/15/2026

Least Flycatcher

16/15/2026

Philadelphia Vireo

16/15/2026

Blue Jay

16/15/2026

American Crow

16/15/2026

White-throated Sparrow

16/15/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

56/15/2026

Nashville Warbler

16/15/2026

Northern Parula

16/15/2026

Magnolia Warbler

16/15/2026

Black-throated Green Warbler

16/15/2026

American Black Duck

6/15/2026

Common Eider

6/15/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

6/15/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

6/15/2026

Alder Flycatcher

6/15/2026

American Goldfinch

6/15/2026

Chipping Sparrow

6/15/2026

American Redstart

6/15/2026

Black Guillemot

26/8/2026

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 Dunes de Tadoussac for birding?
The best months to visit Dunes de Tadoussac for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Dunes de Tadoussac?
Notable species at Dunes de Tadoussac include Common Goldeneye, American Black Duck, Mallard, Barrow's Goldeneye, Common Merganser. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Dunes de Tadoussac?
Birding at Dunes de Tadoussac is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Dunes de Tadoussac?
Dunes de Tadoussac offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.