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

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

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

6/15/2026Maison, Rimouski-Est1 observed

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

6/15/2026Motel Marcel, Rimouski CA-QC (48.4878,-68.4927)1 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

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

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

6/15/2026Maison - Chemin de la Seigneurie, Rimouski1 observed

Northern Cardinal

Cardinalis cardinalis

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

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

6/13/2026Lac à l'Anguille1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Common Eider

306/17/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

16/17/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/17/2026

Merlin

16/17/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

36/17/2026

Blue Jay

16/17/2026

American Crow

26/17/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

16/17/2026

American Robin

16/17/2026

Purple Finch

16/17/2026

White-throated Sparrow

36/17/2026

Song Sparrow

26/17/2026

Nashville Warbler

66/17/2026

Northern Parula

16/17/2026

Black-throated Green Warbler

16/17/2026

American Herring Gull

206/17/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

66/17/2026

Bald Eagle

16/17/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/17/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

16/17/2026

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.