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

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

4/20/2026Parc du Grand-Coteau1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

4/20/2026Parc Michel-Chartrand1 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

4/20/2026Parc de la Cité1 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

4/20/2026Cour Mercier1 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

4/20/2026Ma cour et alentour - St-Jean-sur-Richelieu secteur St-Luc1 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

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

4/19/2026Parc Rhône et parc Sorbonne, Brossard1 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

4/19/2026Fort Chambly2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

44/12/2026

Mallard

34/12/2026

Greater Scaup

124/12/2026

Lesser Scaup

34/12/2026

Common Goldeneye

14/12/2026

Common Merganser

344/12/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

64/12/2026

Ring-billed Gull

94/12/2026

American Herring Gull

14/12/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

44/12/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/12/2026

American Crow

44/12/2026

American Goldfinch

24/12/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

14/12/2026

Song Sparrow

154/12/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

154/12/2026

Northern Cardinal

14/12/2026

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.