PN de Plaisance - Baie Noire (Est & Ouest)

Quebec · Canada

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Habitat

Boreal/TaigaForest

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

PN de Plaisance - Baie Noire (Est & Ouest) is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 228 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

Boreal Chickadee Spruce Grouse Gray Jay Black-backed Woodpecker White-winged Crossbill

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

6/17/2026Route 148 Estate, Thurso, Québec, CA2 observed

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

6/14/2026PN de Plaisance--camping1 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

6/14/2026Ottawa--Petrie Island1 observed

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

6/13/2026PN de Plaisance--Tête de la Baie2 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

6/13/2026Ottawa--Petrie Island1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

36/16/2026

Mallard

26/16/2026

Mourning Dove

16/16/2026

Sandhill Crane

26/16/2026

Killdeer

26/16/2026

Black Tern

186/16/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

16/16/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

106/16/2026

Green Heron

26/16/2026

Great Blue Heron

86/16/2026

Turkey Vulture

36/16/2026

Osprey

26/16/2026

Bald Eagle

26/16/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

26/16/2026

Downy Woodpecker

26/16/2026

Northern Flicker

16/16/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

26/16/2026

Least Flycatcher

26/16/2026

Eastern Phoebe

16/16/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

46/16/2026

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 PN de Plaisance - Baie Noire (Est & Ouest) for birding?▼

The best months to visit PN de Plaisance - Baie Noire (Est & Ouest) for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at PN de Plaisance - Baie Noire (Est & Ouest)?▼

Notable species at PN de Plaisance - Baie Noire (Est & Ouest) 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 Plaisance - Baie Noire (Est & Ouest)?▼

Birding at PN de Plaisance - Baie Noire (Est & Ouest) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at PN de Plaisance - Baie Noire (Est & Ouest)?▼

PN de Plaisance - Baie Noire (Est & Ouest) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.