Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

PN d'Oka

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

PN d'Oka is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 234 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Great Horned Owl, Barred Owl, and Ruffed Grouse 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

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

6/17/2026Chemin de la Pointe-à-la-Raquette1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

6/17/2026Cimetière de St-Laurent1 observed

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus americanus

6/17/2026RF Marguerite-D'Youville1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

6/15/2026PN d'Oka1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

6/15/2026Marais, St-Étienne-de-Beauharnois3 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

6/14/2026Station d'épuration, Blainville1 observed

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

6/13/2026Marais Du Tremblay1 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

6/12/2026Barrage, Beauharnois1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

6/11/2026Marais de la roselière2 observed

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

6/10/2026PN du Bois-de-l'île-Bizard2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

26/16/2026

Ring-billed Gull

36/16/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

46/16/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

46/16/2026

Great Egret

26/16/2026

Great Blue Heron

56/16/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

16/16/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

36/16/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

16/16/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/16/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

36/16/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

76/16/2026

Blue Jay

16/16/2026

Tree Swallow

26/16/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

16/16/2026

Wood Thrush

26/16/2026

Chipping Sparrow

16/16/2026

Song Sparrow

16/16/2026

Swamp Sparrow

46/16/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

126/16/2026

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 PN d'Oka for birding?
The best months to visit PN d'Oka for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at PN d'Oka?
Notable species at PN d'Oka include Great Horned Owl, Barred Owl, Ruffed Grouse, Blue Jay, Black-capped Chickadee. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at PN d'Oka?
Birding at PN d'Oka is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at PN d'Oka?
PN d'Oka offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.