Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

PN de l'Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

PN de l'Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé 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

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

8/16/2026965 Route 132, Percé CA-QC 48.61772, -64.295561 observed

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

8/16/2026Bridgeville1 observed

American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

8/13/2026Grande Mare, Bridgeville, Barachois, Québec, CA1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Common Eider

138/22/2026

Harlequin Duck

38/22/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

28/22/2026

American Herring Gull

38/22/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

48/22/2026

Northern Gannet

600008/22/2026

Great Cormorant

1008/22/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

1008/22/2026

Bald Eagle

38/22/2026

Alder Flycatcher

28/22/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

28/22/2026

Common Raven

88/22/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

38/22/2026

Gray Catbird

38/22/2026

American Robin

68/22/2026

Cedar Waxwing

138/22/2026

White-winged Crossbill

58/22/2026

Black-legged Kittiwake

8/21/2026

Northern Harrier

8/21/2026

Belted Kingfisher

8/21/2026

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 de l'Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé for birding?
The best months to visit PN de l'Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at PN de l'Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé?
Notable species at PN de l'Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé 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 PN de l'Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé?
Birding at PN de l'Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at PN de l'Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé?
PN de l'Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.