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

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

6/19/2026156 Av de Chambéry, Ste-Thérèse CA-QC 45.64115, -73.821211 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

6/19/2026Station d'épuration, Blainville1 observed

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

6/17/2026Chemin de la Pointe-à-la-Raquette1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

6/17/2026Cimetière de St-Laurent1 observed

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus americanus

6/17/2026RF Marguerite-D'Youville1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

6/15/2026PN d'Oka1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

6/15/2026Marais, St-Étienne-de-Beauharnois3 observed

American Herring x Great Black-backed Gull (hybrid)

Larus smithsonianus x marinus

6/13/2026Parc de l'Honorable-George-O'Reilly1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

6/13/2026Cimetières Mont-Royal et Notre-Dame-des-Neiges1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

6/11/2026Marais de la roselière2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Osprey

16/16/2026

Canada Goose

206/16/2026

Ring-billed Gull

26/16/2026

Common Tern

16/16/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

56/16/2026

Turkey Vulture

46/16/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

16/16/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

26/16/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

16/16/2026

Northern Flicker

26/16/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

26/16/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

26/16/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

36/16/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

106/16/2026

Blue Jay

26/16/2026

American Crow

46/16/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

26/16/2026

Tree Swallow

76/16/2026

Northern House Wren

26/16/2026

European Starling

406/16/2026

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.