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

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

4/20/2026Parc Maynard-Ferguson1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

4/20/2026Parc Michel-Chartrand1 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

4/20/2026Parc de la Cité1 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

4/20/2026Cour Mercier1 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

4/20/2026Ma cour et alentour - St-Jean-sur-Richelieu secteur St-Luc1 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

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

4/19/2026Parc Rhône et parc Sorbonne, Brossard1 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

4/19/2026Fort Chambly2 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

4/18/2026Bassin de Chambly1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

304/20/2026

Ring-necked Duck

24/20/2026

Bufflehead

14/20/2026

Common Merganser

224/20/2026

Mourning Dove

14/20/2026

Common Loon

14/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/20/2026

American Crow

14/20/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

14/20/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

34/20/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

14/20/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

14/20/2026

American Goldfinch

14/20/2026

Northern Cardinal

14/20/2026

Wood Duck

24/20/2026

Broad-winged Hawk

14/20/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

34/20/2026

Downy Woodpecker

24/20/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

14/20/2026

Northern Flicker

14/20/2026

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 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.