Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Pointe à Boisvert

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Pointe à Boisvert is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 237 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts American Crow, Common Raven, 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

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

6/15/2026Fleuve Saint-Laurent, St-Fabien CA-QC (48.3472,-68.9253)1 observed

Black-headed Gull

Chroicocephalus ridibundus

6/13/2026Pointe de la Croix1 observed

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

6/13/2026Pointe de la Croix1 observed

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

6/11/2026Chemin du Rocher (Les Escoumins)1 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

6/11/2026Quai, Les Escoumins1 observed

Brown Thrasher

Toxostoma rufum

6/9/2026Pointe à Boisvert2 observed

Chimney Swift

Chaetura pelagica

6/9/2026Eglise, St-Paul-du-Nord2 observed

Willet

Tringa semipalmata

6/7/2026Pointe Du Moulin (privé)1 observed

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

6/7/2026Quai, Les Escoumins1 observed

Willet (Eastern)

Tringa semipalmata

6/7/2026Pointe du Moulin (privé)1 observed

Sanderling

Calidris alba

6/7/2026Halte du petit phare1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Kestrel

16/14/2026

American Crow

26/14/2026

Song Sparrow

16/14/2026

Mourning Dove

16/9/2026

Northern Harrier

16/9/2026

Philadelphia Vireo

16/9/2026

Common Raven

26/9/2026

Tree Swallow

46/9/2026

Gray Catbird

16/9/2026

Brown Thrasher

26/9/2026

Veery

16/9/2026

American Robin

46/9/2026

Savannah Sparrow

16/9/2026

Tennessee Warbler

26/9/2026

Nashville Warbler

16/9/2026

Mourning Warbler

16/9/2026

Common Yellowthroat

16/9/2026

Northern Parula

16/9/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

16/9/2026

Wilson's Snipe

26/8/2026

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 Pointe à Boisvert for birding?
The best months to visit Pointe à Boisvert for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Pointe à Boisvert?
Notable species at Pointe à Boisvert include American Crow, Common Raven, Black-capped Chickadee, Purple Finch, Redpoll. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Pointe à Boisvert?
Birding at Pointe à Boisvert is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Pointe à Boisvert?
Pointe à Boisvert offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.