Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

PN du Bic (SVP choisir des endroits plus précis)

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

PN du Bic (SVP choisir des endroits plus précis) is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 217 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

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

8/18/2026Lac St-Mathieu1 observed

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

8/18/2026Etang Parent1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Ring-billed Gull

208/21/2026

American Herring Gull

108/21/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

108/21/2026

Blue Jay

38/21/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

18/21/2026

Common Raven

18/21/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

18/21/2026

Cedar Waxwing

28/21/2026

Purple Finch

28/21/2026

Chipping Sparrow

18/21/2026

Song Sparrow

18/21/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

18/21/2026

Blackpoll Warbler

18/21/2026

Common Eider

4708/20/2026

Common Goldeneye

28/20/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

18/20/2026

Common Loon

18/20/2026

Great Egret

18/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

68/20/2026

Bald Eagle

18/20/2026

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 (SVP choisir des endroits plus précis) for birding?
The best months to visit PN du Bic (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 du Bic (SVP choisir des endroits plus précis)?
Notable species at PN du Bic (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 du Bic (SVP choisir des endroits plus précis)?
Birding at PN du Bic (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 du Bic (SVP choisir des endroits plus précis)?
PN du Bic (SVP choisir des endroits plus précis) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.