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

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

4/20/2026pointe santerre2 observed

Redpoll (exilipes)

Acanthis flammea

4/19/2026Parc Lepage1 observed

Redpoll (rostrata/islandica)

Acanthis flammea

4/18/2026Parc Beauséjour3 observed

Redpoll (Hoary)

Acanthis flammea

4/17/2026Quartier Rimouski-Est2 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

4/14/2026Etang Parent1 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

4/14/2026PN du Bic--Belvédère Raoul-Roy3 observed

House Finch

Haemorhous mexicanus

4/11/2026Rimouski - 15e rue Ouest1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

304/20/2026

Mallard

24/20/2026

Mourning Dove

24/20/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

14/20/2026

Downy Woodpecker

24/20/2026

Northern Flicker

24/20/2026

Blue Jay

24/20/2026

American Crow

254/20/2026

Common Raven

34/20/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

34/20/2026

European Starling

24/20/2026

American Robin

64/20/2026

Bohemian Waxwing

254/20/2026

Purple Finch

24/20/2026

Redpoll

1004/20/2026

Pine Siskin

24/20/2026

American Goldfinch

24/20/2026

American Tree Sparrow

14/20/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

104/20/2026

White-throated Sparrow

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 (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.