Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Parc des Hauts-Fonds

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Parc des Hauts-Fonds is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Common Merganser, Bald Eagle, and Hairy Woodpecker 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

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

4/20/2026Bande verte, secteur Normandie1 observed

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

4/20/2026Bande verte, secteur Normandie1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/20/2026Maison1 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

4/19/20264812 Rue du Morillon, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures CA-QC 46.73766, -71.380181 observed

Crested Caracara

Caracara plancus

4/18/2026Ch du Roy, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures CA-QC (46.7294,-71.5288)1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

4/17/2026Parc linéaire de la Rivière-St-Charles--Secteur des Îlots1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

4/17/20261184 Québec 171, Saint-Lambert-de-Lauzon, Québec, CA (46,582, -71,214)1 observed

Snow x Canada Goose (hybrid)

Anser caerulescens x Branta canadensis

4/17/2026Quai, St-Antoine-de-Tilly1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Snow Goose

24/20/2026

Canada Goose

8754/20/2026

Mallard

44/20/2026

Ring-necked Duck

24/20/2026

Lesser Scaup

24/20/2026

Bufflehead

64/20/2026

Common Goldeneye

24/20/2026

Barrow's Goldeneye

14/20/2026

Common Merganser

54/20/2026

Ring-billed Gull

24/20/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

14/20/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

14/20/2026

Downy Woodpecker

74/20/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

34/20/2026

Northern Flicker

44/20/2026

American Kestrel

14/20/2026

Eastern Phoebe

34/20/2026

American Crow

34/20/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

144/20/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

84/20/2026

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 Parc des Hauts-Fonds for birding?
The best months to visit Parc des Hauts-Fonds for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Parc des Hauts-Fonds?
Notable species at Parc des Hauts-Fonds include Common Merganser, Bald Eagle, Hairy Woodpecker, Black-capped Chickadee, American Crow. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Parc des Hauts-Fonds?
Birding at Parc des Hauts-Fonds is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Parc des Hauts-Fonds?
Parc des Hauts-Fonds offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.