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

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

8/24/2026Pépinière Auclair et Frères - PRIVÉ (accès restreint)1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

8/24/2026Cimetières Mont-Royal et Notre-Dame-des-Neiges1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

8/23/2026Parc du ruisseau Bernard2 observed

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

8/23/2026Cimetières Mont-Royal et Notre-Dame-des-Neiges2 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

8/23/2026Cimetières Mont-Royal et Notre-Dame-des-Neiges1 observed

Philadelphia Vireo

Vireo philadelphicus

8/23/2026Parc de la Coulée-Grou3 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

8/22/2026Petit-Bignay1 observed

Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

8/22/2026Golf Dorval (accès hiver seulement)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

208/22/2026

Gadwall

48/22/2026

Mallard

128/22/2026

American Black Duck

108/22/2026

Green-winged Teal

48/22/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

58/22/2026

Least Sandpiper

48/22/2026

Ring-billed Gull

808/22/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

108/22/2026

Great Egret

58/22/2026

Great Blue Heron

38/22/2026

Bald Eagle

28/22/2026

Downy Woodpecker

8/22/2026

American Crow

18/22/2026

European Starling

28/22/2026

Gray Catbird

8/22/2026

American Goldfinch

8/22/2026

Song Sparrow

48/22/2026

American Redstart

8/22/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

28/22/2026

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.