Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

PN du Cap-St-Jacques

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

PN du Cap-St-Jacques is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Hairy Woodpecker, American Crow, and Black-capped Chickadee 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

Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

4/22/2026Parc nature, Pointe-des-Cascades2 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/22/2026Piste cyc. Route Verte--Secteur Pte-Calumet1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

4/22/2026Parc des Rapides1 observed

Palm Warbler (Yellow)

Setophaga palmarum

4/21/2026Domaine St-Paul1 observed

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

4/21/2026Parc Esther-Blondin1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

4/21/2026Parc Jarry1 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

4/21/2026Personnel1 observed

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

4/21/2026Refuge faunique Marguerite-d’Youville, Châteauguay CA-QC 45.38554, -73.767681 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/20/2026Laval--Rue Lafontaine1 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

4/20/2026Parc Maynard-Ferguson1 observed

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

4/20/2026Piste cyc. Route Verte--Secteur Pte-Calumet1 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

4/20/2026Parc de l'Honorable-George-O'Reilly1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

64/21/2026

Wood Duck

24/21/2026

Gadwall

24/21/2026

American Wigeon

24/21/2026

Mallard

284/21/2026

American Black Duck

34/21/2026

Bufflehead

24/21/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

14/21/2026

Ring-billed Gull

24/21/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

14/21/2026

Turkey Vulture

54/21/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

34/21/2026

Northern Flicker

24/21/2026

Merlin

14/21/2026

Eastern Phoebe

24/21/2026

American Crow

44/21/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

64/21/2026

Tree Swallow

44/21/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

34/21/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

14/21/2026

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 Cap-St-Jacques for birding?
The best months to visit PN du Cap-St-Jacques for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at PN du Cap-St-Jacques?
Notable species at PN du Cap-St-Jacques include Hairy Woodpecker, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch, Northern Cardinal. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at PN du Cap-St-Jacques?
Birding at PN du Cap-St-Jacques is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at PN du Cap-St-Jacques?
PN du Cap-St-Jacques offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.