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

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/20/2026De ma cour1 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

4/20/2026Personnel1 observed

American Goshawk

Astur atricapillus

4/20/2026Observatoire d'oiseaux McGill (accès restreint)1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

4/20/2026Cimetières Mt-Royal & Notre-Dame-des-Neiges1 observed

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

4/19/2026House!4 observed

Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

4/19/2026Parc de l'Honorable-George-O'Reilly1 observed

American Herring x Great Black-backed Gull (hybrid)

Larus smithsonianus x marinus

4/19/2026Parc de l'Honorable-George-O'Reilly1 observed

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

4/19/2026L'Ile-Perrot - rue Roy1 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

4/18/2026Cimetières Mt-Royal & Notre-Dame-des-Neiges1 observed

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

4/18/2026Technoparc Mtl--Site général1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/18/2026Boisé ouest Beauharnois1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Bufflehead

24/20/2026

Canada Goose

24/20/2026

Wood Duck

24/20/2026

Mallard

64/20/2026

Greater Scaup

484/20/2026

Hooded Merganser

24/20/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

24/20/2026

Ring-billed Gull

24/20/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

64/20/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/20/2026

Northern Flicker

34/20/2026

Eastern Phoebe

14/20/2026

Blue Jay

64/20/2026

American Crow

24/20/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

84/20/2026

Tree Swallow

474/20/2026

Barn Swallow

24/20/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

34/20/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

14/20/2026

Brown Creeper

14/20/2026

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 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.