Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

PN de Plaisance (SVP choisir des endroits plus précis)

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

8/22/2026Larose Forest--Drouin Road2 observed

Dark-eyed Junco

Junco hyemalis

8/21/2026Birchgove Rd, Sarsfield1 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

8/20/2026Alfred Sewage Lagoons1 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

8/19/2026Alfred Sewage Lagoons2 observed

Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

8/18/2026Atocas Bay Conservation Project1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

108/21/2026

Wood Duck

58/21/2026

Mallard

88/21/2026

Great Blue Heron

48/21/2026

Belted Kingfisher

18/21/2026

Northern Flicker

28/21/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

18/21/2026

Eastern Phoebe

18/21/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

18/21/2026

Blue Jay

18/21/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

18/21/2026

Northern House Wren

28/21/2026

Gray Catbird

18/21/2026

Cedar Waxwing

38/21/2026

American Goldfinch

18/21/2026

Song Sparrow

38/21/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

18/21/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

28/21/2026

Ring-billed Gull

28/21/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

18/21/2026

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 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.