Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

PN du Bic - Belvédère Raoul-Roy

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

PN du Bic - Belvédère Raoul-Roy is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 209 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

House Finch

Haemorhous mexicanus

6/17/2026Rue St-Louis2 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

6/17/2026Parc Beauséjour, ruisseau Levasseur1 observed

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

6/15/2026Etang Dollard1 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

6/15/2026Fleuve Saint-Laurent, St-Fabien CA-QC (48.3472,-68.9253)1 observed

Northern Cardinal

Cardinalis cardinalis

6/14/2026Sentier du littoral et marais de Sacré-Cœur1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

36/15/2026

Common Eider

756/15/2026

Turkey Vulture

46/15/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

16/15/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

16/15/2026

Blue Jay

16/15/2026

American Crow

26/15/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

16/15/2026

Swainson's Thrush

26/15/2026

White-throated Sparrow

16/15/2026

Common Grackle

46/15/2026

Ovenbird

16/15/2026

Nashville Warbler

26/15/2026

Northern Parula

16/15/2026

Magnolia Warbler

16/15/2026

Bay-breasted Warbler

16/15/2026

Blackburnian Warbler

26/15/2026

Black-throated Blue Warbler

16/15/2026

Black-throated Green Warbler

26/15/2026

Sharp-shinned Hawk

16/15/2026

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 du Bic - Belvédère Raoul-Roy for birding?
The best months to visit PN du Bic - Belvédère Raoul-Roy for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at PN du Bic - Belvédère Raoul-Roy?
Notable species at PN du Bic - Belvédère Raoul-Roy 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 du Bic - Belvédère Raoul-Roy?
Birding at PN du Bic - Belvédère Raoul-Roy is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at PN du Bic - Belvédère Raoul-Roy?
PN du Bic - Belvédère Raoul-Roy offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.