Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

PN du Bois-de-l'île-Bizard

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

PN du Bois-de-l'île-Bizard is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts American Herring Gull, Downy Woodpecker, and American Crow 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

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/20/2026De ma cour1 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

4/20/2026Personnel1 observed

American Goshawk

Astur atricapillus

4/20/2026Observatoire d'oiseaux McGill (accès restreint)1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

4/20/2026Cimetières Mt-Royal & Notre-Dame-des-Neiges1 observed

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

4/19/2026House!4 observed

Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

4/19/2026Parc de l'Honorable-George-O'Reilly1 observed

American Herring x Great Black-backed Gull (hybrid)

Larus smithsonianus x marinus

4/19/2026Parc de l'Honorable-George-O'Reilly1 observed

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

4/19/2026L'Ile-Perrot - rue Roy1 observed

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

4/19/202691 chemin des Tilleuls, Rigaud, Quebec, CA1 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

4/18/2026Cimetières Mt-Royal & Notre-Dame-des-Neiges1 observed

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

4/18/2026Jardin botanique de Montréal (accès restreint)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

104/20/2026

Mallard

24/20/2026

Ring-necked Duck

64/20/2026

Hooded Merganser

24/20/2026

Turkey Vulture

24/20/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

14/20/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/20/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

14/20/2026

Northern Flicker

34/20/2026

Blue Jay

14/20/2026

American Crow

14/20/2026

Common Raven

14/20/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

104/20/2026

Tree Swallow

254/20/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

34/20/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

14/20/2026

Brown Creeper

14/20/2026

American Robin

24/20/2026

Cedar Waxwing

14/20/2026

Purple Finch

24/20/2026

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 Bois-de-l'île-Bizard for birding?
The best months to visit PN du Bois-de-l'île-Bizard for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at PN du Bois-de-l'île-Bizard?
Notable species at PN du Bois-de-l'île-Bizard include American Herring Gull, Downy Woodpecker, American Crow, Common Raven, Black-capped Chickadee. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at PN du Bois-de-l'île-Bizard?
Birding at PN du Bois-de-l'île-Bizard is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at PN du Bois-de-l'île-Bizard?
PN du Bois-de-l'île-Bizard offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.