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

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

4/22/2026Station d'épuration, Portneuf-sur-Mer2 observed

White-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta carolinensis

4/15/2026Chez moi1 observed

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

4/10/2026Pointe de la Croix2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

24/22/2026

Canada Goose

34/22/2026

Common Eider

1504/22/2026

Surf Scoter

304/22/2026

White-winged Scoter

44/22/2026

Black Scoter

3004/22/2026

Long-tailed Duck

604/22/2026

Common Goldeneye

804/22/2026

Barrow's Goldeneye

14/22/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

604/22/2026

Ring-billed Gull

104/22/2026

American Herring Gull

304/22/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

84/22/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

54/22/2026

Northern Harrier

14/22/2026

Northern Flicker

264/22/2026

American Kestrel

34/22/2026

Blue Jay

14/22/2026

American Crow

64/22/2026

American Robin

124/22/2026

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.