Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Plage de la Baie Pumpkinseed

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Plage de la Baie Pumpkinseed is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

4/20/2026Descente de bateau, Calumet1 observed

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Contopus virens

4/18/2026Maison1 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

4/17/2026Barrage de Carillon1 observed

Tundra Swan (Whistling)

Cygnus columbianus

4/15/2026Riceville Floodplain9 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

4/13/2026Ile du Chenail1 observed

Snow x Canada Goose (hybrid)

Anser caerulescens x Branta canadensis

4/11/2026Montée Robert1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

504/20/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/20/2026

Northern Flicker

34/20/2026

American Crow

24/20/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

24/20/2026

American Robin

24/20/2026

Evening Grosbeak

24/20/2026

Purple Finch

84/20/2026

American Goldfinch

84/20/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

54/20/2026

White-throated Sparrow

14/20/2026

Song Sparrow

14/20/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

44/20/2026

Common Grackle

24/20/2026

Northern Cardinal

24/20/2026

Ring-billed Gull

74/20/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

34/20/2026

Wood Duck

24/20/2026

Mallard

14/20/2026

Ring-necked Duck

604/20/2026

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 Plage de la Baie Pumpkinseed for birding?
The best months to visit Plage de la Baie Pumpkinseed for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Plage de la Baie Pumpkinseed?
Notable species at Plage de la Baie Pumpkinseed include Boreal Chickadee, Spruce Grouse, Gray Jay, Black-backed Woodpecker, White-winged Crossbill. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Plage de la Baie Pumpkinseed?
Birding at Plage de la Baie Pumpkinseed is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Plage de la Baie Pumpkinseed?
Plage de la Baie Pumpkinseed offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.