Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Pointe de la Croix

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Pointe de la Croix is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 236 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Mallard, American Black Duck, and Common Eider 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

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

6/19/2026Chez moi1 observed

Connecticut Warbler

Oporornis agilis

6/19/2026Rang St-Joseph, Les Bergeronnes CA-QC 48.30949, -69.491991 observed

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

6/18/2026Pointe de la Croix1 observed

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

6/17/2026Pointe Sauvage (CNC)1 observed

Black-headed Gull

Chroicocephalus ridibundus

6/16/2026Baie des Escoumins (poissonnerie et promenade)1 observed

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

6/15/2026Baie des Escoumins (poissonnerie et promenade)1 observed

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

6/15/2026Baie des Escoumins (poissonnerie et promenade)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

26/19/2026

American Black Duck

76/19/2026

Common Eider

106/19/2026

Common Nighthawk

16/19/2026

Razorbill

16/19/2026

Black-legged Kittiwake

66/19/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

1006/19/2026

Ring-billed Gull

106/19/2026

American Herring Gull

106/19/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

26/19/2026

Snow Goose

16/18/2026

Canada Goose

26/18/2026

Green-winged Teal

16/18/2026

White-winged Scoter

16/18/2026

Common Goldeneye

16/18/2026

Killdeer

26/18/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

26/18/2026

Lesser Black-backed Gull

16/18/2026

Common Loon

16/18/2026

American Crow

16/18/2026

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 de la Croix for birding?
The best months to visit Pointe de la Croix for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Pointe de la Croix?
Notable species at Pointe de la Croix include Mallard, American Black Duck, Common Eider, Common Goldeneye, Barrow's Goldeneye. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Pointe de la Croix?
Birding at Pointe de la Croix is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Pointe de la Croix?
Pointe de la Croix offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.