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

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

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

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

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

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

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

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

6/7/2026Alfred Sewage Lagoons4 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

26/19/2026

Chimney Swift

46/19/2026

Virginia Rail

16/19/2026

Sora

16/19/2026

Green Heron

16/19/2026

Great Blue Heron

26/19/2026

Turkey Vulture

16/19/2026

Bald Eagle

16/19/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

16/19/2026

Tree Swallow

76/19/2026

Marsh Wren

96/19/2026

European Starling

76/19/2026

American Robin

66/19/2026

American Goldfinch

46/19/2026

Song Sparrow

76/19/2026

Swamp Sparrow

136/19/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

306/19/2026

Common Grackle

66/19/2026

Common Yellowthroat

26/19/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

36/19/2026

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.