Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Parc nature de Pointe-aux-Outardes

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Parc nature de Pointe-aux-Outardes is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 237 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Black-backed Woodpecker, Downy 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

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

4/22/2026Manic 11 observed

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

4/21/2026POINTE-AUX-OUTARDES_Cimetière1 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

4/21/202645 Rue Labrie, Pointe-aux-Outardes1 observed

Swamp Sparrow

Melospiza georgiana

4/21/202645 Rue Labrie, Pointe-aux-Outardes1 observed

Redpoll (rostrata/islandica)

Acanthis flammea

4/20/202645 Rue Labrie, Pointe-aux-Outardes1 observed

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

4/19/202645 Rue Labrie, Pointe-aux-Outardes1 observed

Taiga Bean-Goose

Anser fabalis

4/15/2026Baie Henri-Grenier (privé accès restreint)1 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

4/15/2026Rue Gaston, Pointe-aux-Outardes1 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

4/14/2026Baie Henri-Grenier (privé accès restreint)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

14/18/2026

American Herring Gull

14/18/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

14/18/2026

Bald Eagle

14/18/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/18/2026

American Crow

24/18/2026

Common Raven

24/18/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

64/18/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

14/18/2026

Evening Grosbeak

24/18/2026

Snow Bunting

404/18/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

54/18/2026

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