Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Parc historique Pointe-du-Moulin

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Parc historique Pointe-du-Moulin is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, and Common Raven 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

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

6/19/2026Ile Notre-Dame1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

6/17/2026Cimetière de St-Laurent1 observed

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus americanus

6/17/2026RF Marguerite-D'Youville1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

6/15/2026PN d'Oka1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

6/15/2026Marais, St-Étienne-de-Beauharnois3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

26/7/2026

Mallard

56/7/2026

Mourning Dove

16/7/2026

Killdeer

16/7/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

16/7/2026

Ring-billed Gull

106/7/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

106/7/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/7/2026

Downy Woodpecker

26/7/2026

Northern Flicker

26/7/2026

Eastern Phoebe

16/7/2026

Eastern Kingbird

26/7/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

66/7/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

46/7/2026

Blue Jay

16/7/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

46/7/2026

Tree Swallow

306/7/2026

Northern House Wren

46/7/2026

European Starling

66/7/2026

Gray Catbird

46/7/2026

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