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

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

4/21/2026Pointe Santerre1 observed

Tundra Bean-Goose

Anser serrirostris

4/21/2026Pointe Santerre1 observed

Redpoll (exilipes)

Acanthis flammea

4/19/2026Parc Lepage1 observed

Redpoll (rostrata/islandica)

Acanthis flammea

4/18/2026Parc Beauséjour3 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

4/17/2026PN du Bic--Belvédère Raoul-Roy1 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

4/16/2026Etang Dollard3 observed

American Herring x Lesser Black-backed Gull (hybrid)

Larus smithsonianus x fuscus

4/15/2026Parc Beauséjour1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

4/14/2026Rang 3 Notre-Dame-des-Neiges (Domicile)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Snow Goose

584/20/2026

Canada Goose

564/20/2026

Mallard

104/20/2026

American Black Duck

224/20/2026

Common Eider

264/20/2026

Barrow's Goldeneye

704/20/2026

Rock Pigeon

84/20/2026

Mourning Dove

24/20/2026

American Herring Gull

204/20/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

14/20/2026

Turkey Vulture

44/20/2026

Sharp-shinned Hawk

14/20/2026

American Goshawk

14/20/2026

Northern Harrier

24/20/2026

Bald Eagle

34/20/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

34/20/2026

Rough-legged Hawk

14/20/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

14/20/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/20/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

14/20/2026

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.