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

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

4/21/2026Sentier du Moulin1 observed

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

Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

4/20/2026Joseph Hovington, Tadoussac, Québec, CA1 observed

Townsend's Solitaire

Myadestes townsendi

4/19/2026Dunes de Tadoussac1 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

4/19/2026Dunes de Tadoussac1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

4/14/2026Parc côtier Kiskotuk-- Grand Bassin

White-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta carolinensis

4/13/2026Rue des Cornouillers, Les Escoumins1 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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

24/22/2026

Canada Goose

34/22/2026

Mallard

24/22/2026

American Black Duck

204/22/2026

Lesser Scaup

44/22/2026

Common Eider

504/22/2026

Surf Scoter

244/22/2026

White-winged Scoter

84/22/2026

Black Scoter

504/22/2026

Long-tailed Duck

254/22/2026

Common Goldeneye

54/22/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

54/22/2026

Ring-billed Gull

24/22/2026

American Herring Gull

504/22/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

24/22/2026

Glaucous Gull

24/22/2026

Iceland Gull

104/22/2026

Northern Gannet

54/22/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

24/22/2026

Sharp-shinned Hawk

14/22/2026

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.