Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Grève de Tadoussac

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Grève de Tadoussac is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts American Black Duck 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

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

Connecticut Warbler

Oporornis agilis

6/17/2026Rue Saint Joseph, Les Escoumins, Québec, CA (48,3, -69,494)1 observed

Black-headed Gull

Chroicocephalus ridibundus

6/16/2026PN du Fjord-du-Saguenay--Pointe de l'Islet (incluant quai)1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

6/13/2026RNF de la Baie-de-L’Isle-Verte--secteur du Marais-de-Gros-Cacouna1 observed

Brant

Branta bernicla

6/11/2026PN du Fjord-du-Saguenay--Pointe de l'Islet (incluant quai)1 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

6/11/2026Maison de la Mer (accès restreint)1 observed

Chimney Swift

Chaetura pelagica

6/10/2026Anse aux Basques4 observed

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

6/10/20263302 Ch de l'Île, Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs CA-QC 48.03131, -69.419231 observed

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

6/10/2026Rg St-Joseph, Sacré-Cœur1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Lesser Black-backed Gull

16/16/2026

Razorbill

26/16/2026

Black-legged Kittiwake

26/16/2026

Ring-billed Gull

426/16/2026

American Herring Gull

106/16/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

16/16/2026

Red-throated Loon

16/16/2026

American Crow

16/16/2026

Tree Swallow

26/16/2026

European Starling

16/16/2026

Chipping Sparrow

16/16/2026

Song Sparrow

16/16/2026

Snow Goose

16/14/2026

Mallard

36/14/2026

American Black Duck

46/14/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

16/14/2026

Alder Flycatcher

26/14/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

26/14/2026

White-throated Sparrow

26/14/2026

Canada Goose

26/13/2026

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 Grève de Tadoussac for birding?
The best months to visit Grève de Tadoussac for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Grève de Tadoussac?
Notable species at Grève de Tadoussac 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 Grève de Tadoussac?
Birding at Grève de Tadoussac is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Grève de Tadoussac?
Grève de Tadoussac offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.