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

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

4/18/20261640 Cumberland Ridge Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, CA (45.505, -75.421)1 observed

Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted)

Colaptes auratus

4/18/2026Auto selected 45.51769, -75.506881 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

4/17/2026PN de Plaisance--Baie Noire (Est & Ouest)1 observed

Tundra Swan

Cygnus columbianus

4/17/20263708 Prudhomme Street, Wendover, Ontario, CA (45.575, -75.16)3 observed

Mountain Bluebird

Sialia currucoides

4/17/2026Ottawa--1620 Cumberland Ridge Drive1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

44/19/2026

Wood Duck

14/19/2026

Gadwall

24/19/2026

Mallard

24/19/2026

Ring-necked Duck

124/19/2026

Bufflehead

14/19/2026

Ruffed Grouse

14/19/2026

Turkey Vulture

24/19/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/19/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

14/19/2026

Northern Flicker

34/19/2026

Eastern Phoebe

14/19/2026

Blue Jay

14/19/2026

American Crow

14/19/2026

Common Raven

14/19/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

24/19/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

24/19/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

24/19/2026

Brown Thrasher

14/19/2026

American Robin

14/19/2026

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.