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

Loading map...

Notable Species

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

6/18/20263248 Rue Morel, Baie-Comeau, Québec, CA (49,189, -68,307)1 observed

Brown Thrasher

Toxostoma rufum

6/10/202637,Louis Philippe Gagné1 observed

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

6/8/2026PESSAMIT_Eglise Notre-Dame-de-Pessamit1 observed

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

6/8/2026Marais, Pessamit1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

6/8/2026Marais, Pessamit1 observed

Nelson's Sparrow

Ammospiza nelsoni

6/8/2026Marais, Pessamit1 observed

Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

6/7/2026POINTE-LEBEL_Champ Trudel1 observed

Barred Owl

Strix varia

6/7/2026Ancien aéroport d'Hauterive1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

26/10/2026

American Herring Gull

26/10/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

26/10/2026

Great Blue Heron

36/10/2026

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

16/10/2026

Least Flycatcher

16/10/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

16/10/2026

Blue Jay

86/10/2026

American Crow

26/10/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

26/10/2026

Cedar Waxwing

156/10/2026

White-throated Sparrow

26/10/2026

Savannah Sparrow

36/10/2026

Swamp Sparrow

16/10/2026

Common Yellowthroat

16/10/2026

American Redstart

16/10/2026

Northern Parula

26/10/2026

Magnolia Warbler

56/10/2026

Bay-breasted Warbler

16/10/2026

Blackburnian Warbler

16/10/2026

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.