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

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/20/2026De ma cour1 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

4/20/2026Personnel1 observed

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

4/20/202691 chemin des Tilleuls, Rigaud, Quebec, CA1 observed

American Goshawk

Astur atricapillus

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

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

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

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

4/19/2026House!4 observed

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

4/19/2026L'Ile-Perrot - rue Roy1 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

44/18/2026

Ring-billed Gull

14/18/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/18/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

14/18/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

14/18/2026

Downy Woodpecker

24/18/2026

Northern Flicker

24/18/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

34/18/2026

Tree Swallow

124/18/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

54/18/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

14/18/2026

American Robin

24/18/2026

White-throated Sparrow

24/18/2026

Song Sparrow

34/18/2026

Swamp Sparrow

34/18/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

84/18/2026

Rusty Blackbird

44/18/2026

Common Grackle

54/18/2026

Mallard

24/12/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

14/12/2026

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.