Parc nature, Pointe-des-Cascades

Quebec · Canada

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Habitat

Boreal/TaigaForest

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Parc nature, Pointe-des-Cascades is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Downy Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker, and Blue Jay 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

Downy Woodpecker Pileated Woodpecker Blue Jay American Crow Black-capped Chickadee

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

4/21/2026Parc Esther-Blondin1 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

4/21/2026Personnel1 observed

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

4/21/2026Refuge faunique Marguerite-d’Youville, Châteauguay CA-QC 45.38554, -73.767681 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/20/2026Laval--Rue Lafontaine1 observed

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

4/20/2026Piste cyc. Route Verte--Secteur Pte-Calumet1 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

4/20/2026Observatoire d'oiseaux McGill (accès restreint)1 observed

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

4/19/2026House!4 observed

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

4/18/2026Technoparc Mtl--Site général1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/18/2026Boisé ouest Beauharnois1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

124/21/2026

Blue-winged Teal

14/21/2026

Northern Shoveler

14/21/2026

Gadwall

24/21/2026

American Wigeon

44/21/2026

Mallard

24/21/2026

Common Merganser

54/21/2026

Mourning Dove

14/21/2026

Killdeer

14/21/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

24/21/2026

Ring-billed Gull

74/21/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

34/21/2026

Great Blue Heron

44/21/2026

Turkey Vulture

24/21/2026

Osprey

24/21/2026

Belted Kingfisher

14/21/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/21/2026

Northern Flicker

14/21/2026

Tree Swallow

10004/21/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

14/21/2026

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 nature, Pointe-des-Cascades for birding?▼

The best months to visit Parc nature, Pointe-des-Cascades for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Parc nature, Pointe-des-Cascades?▼

Notable species at Parc nature, Pointe-des-Cascades include Downy Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker, Blue Jay, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.

How difficult is birding at Parc nature, Pointe-des-Cascades?▼

Birding at Parc nature, Pointe-des-Cascades is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Parc nature, Pointe-des-Cascades?▼

Parc nature, Pointe-des-Cascades offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.