Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

PN du Bic - Embouchure Rivière du Bic

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

PN du Bic - Embouchure Rivière du Bic is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 202 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

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

8/23/2026Parc Gonzague-Drapeau1 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

8/23/2026Port de Rimouski1 observed

Scarlet Tanager

Piranga olivacea

8/21/2026Le Bic2 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

8/20/2026Le Bic, Rue Louis-Joseph-Plante1 observed

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

8/18/2026Etang Parent1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

168/25/2026

Mallard

188/25/2026

Rock Pigeon

108/25/2026

Mourning Dove

48/25/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

28/25/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

18/25/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

38/25/2026

Ring-billed Gull

608/25/2026

American Herring Gull

88/25/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

18/25/2026

Belted Kingfisher

28/25/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

28/25/2026

Downy Woodpecker

18/25/2026

Northern Flicker

18/25/2026

Least Flycatcher

18/25/2026

Philadelphia Vireo

18/25/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

48/25/2026

Blue Jay

88/25/2026

American Crow

68/25/2026

Common Raven

18/25/2026

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