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

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

6/19/2026Etang de rétention Jean-Gauvin1 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

6/19/2026Pointe de Maizerets2 observed

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

6/19/2026Pointe de Maizerets1 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

6/17/2026Parc du Boisé-St-Félix1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eastern Wood-Pewee

16/16/2026

Least Flycatcher

16/16/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

16/16/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

46/16/2026

American Crow

16/16/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

16/16/2026

Veery

36/16/2026

American Robin

26/16/2026

American Goldfinch

36/16/2026

Song Sparrow

26/16/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

56/16/2026

Common Grackle

56/16/2026

Common Yellowthroat

16/16/2026

American Redstart

46/16/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

56/16/2026

Chestnut-sided Warbler

16/16/2026

Indigo Bunting

16/16/2026

Ring-billed Gull

86/16/2026

American Herring Gull

16/16/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

16/16/2026

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.