Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

PN du Mt-St-Bruno

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

PN du Mt-St-Bruno is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Northern Saw-whet Owl, Blue Jay, 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

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

8/24/2026Pépinière Auclair et Frères - PRIVÉ (accès restreint)1 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

8/24/2026Ma cour et alentour - St-Jean-sur-Richelieu secteur St-Luc2 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

8/24/2026Jardin botanique de Montréal1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

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

Philadelphia Vireo

Vireo philadelphicus

8/23/2026Parc de la Coulée-Grou3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

38/24/2026

Great Blue Heron

18/24/2026

Blue Jay

28/24/2026

American Crow

18/24/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

18/24/2026

American Goldfinch

18/24/2026

Song Sparrow

18/24/2026

American Redstart

18/24/2026

Cooper's Hawk

28/23/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

18/23/2026

Downy Woodpecker

18/23/2026

Northern Flicker

18/23/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

18/23/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

18/23/2026

Common Raven

18/23/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

18/23/2026

American Robin

28/23/2026

Cedar Waxwing

18/23/2026

Common Yellowthroat

18/23/2026

Indigo Bunting

28/23/2026

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