Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

PN de Plaisance - Baie Noire (Est & Ouest)

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

8/19/2026Alfred Sewage Lagoons11 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

8/19/2026Alfred Sewage Lagoons2 observed

Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

8/18/2026Atocas Bay Conservation Project1 observed

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

8/15/2026South Nation River, The Nation CA-ON 45.39588, -75.063851 observed

Philadelphia Vireo

Vireo philadelphicus

8/14/2026Ottawa--Petrie Island2 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

8/12/2026Alfred--Bog (Boardwalk)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Sandhill Crane

18/18/2026

Black Tern

18/18/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

38/18/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

48/18/2026

Great Egret

18/18/2026

Great Blue Heron

28/18/2026

Northern Harrier

18/18/2026

Wood Duck

58/10/2026

Mallard

18/10/2026

Mourning Dove

28/10/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

18/10/2026

Ring-billed Gull

48/10/2026

Green Heron

18/10/2026

Bald Eagle

18/10/2026

Belted Kingfisher

18/10/2026

Downy Woodpecker

28/10/2026

Northern Flicker

58/10/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

18/10/2026

Eastern Phoebe

18/10/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

18/10/2026

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 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.