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

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

8/24/2026Domaine-de-la-Pêche-au-Saumon1 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

8/24/2026Station d'épuration, Mercier1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

8/24/2026Cimetières Mont-Royal et Notre-Dame-des-Neiges1 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

8/24/2026Cimetières Mont-Royal et Notre-Dame-des-Neiges1 observed

Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

8/23/2026Station d'épuration, St-Isidore-de-Laprairie (accès restreint)1 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

8/23/2026Station d'épuration, St-Isidore-de-Laprairie (accès restreint)1 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

8/23/2026Centre écologique Fernand-Seguin1 observed

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

8/23/2026Cimetières Mont-Royal et Notre-Dame-des-Neiges2 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

8/23/2026Cimetières Mont-Royal et Notre-Dame-des-Neiges1 observed

Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

8/22/2026Golf Dorval (accès hiver seulement)1 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

8/22/2026Rgs Ste-Marie et Ste-Dominique, Mirabel1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

68/24/2026

Mallard

128/24/2026

Wild Turkey

38/24/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

18/24/2026

Ring-billed Gull

18/24/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

18/24/2026

Bald Eagle

18/24/2026

Downy Woodpecker

18/24/2026

Northern Flicker

28/24/2026

Eastern Phoebe

28/24/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

18/24/2026

Eastern Kingbird

28/24/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

18/24/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

38/24/2026

Blue Jay

108/24/2026

American Crow

48/24/2026

Common Raven

18/24/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

98/24/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

78/24/2026

Barn Swallow

18/24/2026

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.