Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

La Baie des Ha! Ha!

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

La Baie des Ha! Ha! is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 226 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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

8/23/2026Embouchure de la rivière Ha! Ha!2 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

8/22/2026Saint-Félix-d'Otis - Halte routière1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

8/21/2026La Baie - Musée du fjord1 observed

Cooper's Hawk

Astur cooperii

8/17/2026Anse à Benjamin2 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

8/14/20264944–5010 Boul de la Grande-Baie S, Saguenay CA-QC 48.32805, -70.830491 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

458/24/2026

American Black Duck

58/24/2026

Common Merganser

48/24/2026

Ring-billed Gull

68/24/2026

American Crow

68/24/2026

Mallard

28/23/2026

Common Nighthawk

28/23/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

18/23/2026

Belted Kingfisher

18/23/2026

Northern Flicker

18/23/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

18/23/2026

Veery

28/23/2026

Swainson's Thrush

48/23/2026

American Robin

18/23/2026

Cedar Waxwing

48/23/2026

White-throated Sparrow

18/23/2026

Song Sparrow

18/23/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

38/23/2026

Northern Waterthrush

18/23/2026

European Starling

18/23/2026

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