PN de Plaisance (SVP choisir des endroits plus précis)

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 (SVP choisir des endroits plus précis) is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 224 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

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

164/9/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/9/2026

Eastern Phoebe

14/9/2026

American Crow

24/9/2026

American Robin

24/9/2026

Song Sparrow

34/9/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

64/9/2026

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 (SVP choisir des endroits plus précis) for birding?▼

The best months to visit PN de Plaisance (SVP choisir des endroits plus précis) for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at PN de Plaisance (SVP choisir des endroits plus précis)?▼

Notable species at PN de Plaisance (SVP choisir des endroits plus précis) 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 (SVP choisir des endroits plus précis)?▼

Birding at PN de Plaisance (SVP choisir des endroits plus précis) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at PN de Plaisance (SVP choisir des endroits plus précis)?▼

PN de Plaisance (SVP choisir des endroits plus précis) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.