Parc Marie-Victorin & Pointe du Marigot

Quebec · Canada

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Habitat

Boreal/TaigaForest

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Parc Marie-Victorin & Pointe du Marigot is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Mallard, Lesser Scaup, and Common Goldeneye 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

Mallard Lesser Scaup Common Goldeneye Common Merganser Rock Pigeon

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

6/19/2026156 Av de Chambéry, Ste-Thérèse CA-QC 45.64115, -73.821211 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

6/19/2026Parc Jean-Drapeau1 observed

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

6/17/2026PN du Mont-St-Bruno1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

6/17/2026Cimetière de St-Laurent1 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

6/17/2026PN du Mont-St-Bruno1 observed

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus americanus

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Great Egret

16/12/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

16/12/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

16/7/2026

Canada Goose

86/6/2026

American Wigeon

26/6/2026

Mallard

26/6/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

16/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

6/6/2026

Common Tern

16/6/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

36/6/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/6/2026

Tree Swallow

6/6/2026

European Starling

36/6/2026

American Robin

26/6/2026

Song Sparrow

26/6/2026

Baltimore Oriole

16/6/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

6/6/2026

Common Grackle

36/6/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.
2
Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.
3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Parc Marie-Victorin & Pointe du Marigot for birding?▼

The best months to visit Parc Marie-Victorin & Pointe du Marigot for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Parc Marie-Victorin & Pointe du Marigot?▼

Notable species at Parc Marie-Victorin & Pointe du Marigot include Mallard, Lesser Scaup, Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser, Rock Pigeon. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.

How difficult is birding at Parc Marie-Victorin & Pointe du Marigot?▼

Birding at Parc Marie-Victorin & Pointe du Marigot is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Parc Marie-Victorin & Pointe du Marigot?▼

Parc Marie-Victorin & Pointe du Marigot offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.