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

Black-headed Gull

Chroicocephalus ridibundus

8/24/2026Emissaire d'eaux usées, Essipit1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

8/23/2026RNF de la Baie-de-L'Isle-Verte--secteur du Marais-de-Gros-Cacouna1 observed

Eastern Whip-poor-will

Antrostomus vociferus

8/22/2026Bleuetières, Les Bergeronnes4 observed

Horned Grebe

Podiceps auritus

8/22/2026Parc municipal de la Baie-des-Rochers2 observed

Long-eared Owl

Asio otus

8/21/2026Rue Saint Joseph, Les Escoumins, Québec, CA (48,296, -69,494)3 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

8/20/2026336-358 Québec 172, Sacré-Coeur, Quebec, CA (48,252, -69,875)1 observed

Great Egret

Ardea alba

8/19/2026Lac Beaulieu1 observed

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

8/15/2026Avenue du Port, Cacouna, Québec, CA (47,927, -69,503)1 observed

Long-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus scolopaceus

8/15/2026RNF de la Baie-de-L'Isle-Verte--secteur du Marais-de-Gros-Cacouna2 observed

Peregrine Falcon (North American)

Falco peregrinus

8/11/2026Quai, L'Isle-Verte1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

68/24/2026

Common Eider

38/24/2026

White-winged Scoter

48/24/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

28/24/2026

Sharp-shinned Hawk

18/24/2026

Downy Woodpecker

28/24/2026

Northern Flicker

18/24/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

28/24/2026

Common Raven

38/24/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

48/24/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

28/24/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

28/24/2026

American Goldfinch

58/24/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

38/24/2026

American Redstart

28/24/2026

Common Goldeneye

18/22/2026

Ring-billed Gull

68/22/2026

American Herring Gull

208/22/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

28/22/2026

White-throated Sparrow

18/22/2026

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.