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

Dark-eyed Junco x White-throated Sparrow (hybrid)

Junco hyemalis x Zonotrichia albicollis

4/20/2026Rue des Cornouillers, Les Escoumins1 observed

Virginia Rail

Rallus limicola

4/20/2026Baie des Escoumins (poissonnerie et promenade)1 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

4/20/2026Dunes de Tadoussac9 observed

Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

4/20/2026Dunes de Tadoussac2 observed

Townsend's Solitaire

Myadestes townsendi

4/19/2026Dunes de Tadoussac1 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

4/19/2026Dunes de Tadoussac1 observed

Redpoll (exilipes)

Acanthis flammea

4/17/2026Rue du Cap-à-l'Aigle (chalet)1 observed

White-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta carolinensis

4/15/2026Chez moi1 observed

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

4/14/2026Maison de la Mer (accès restreint)1 observed

Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

4/12/2026Rang Saint-Joseph, Les Bergeronnes1 observed

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

4/10/2026Pointe de la Croix2 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

4/10/2026Dunes de Tadoussac2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Greater Yellowlegs

14/19/2026

Lapland Longspur

14/19/2026

Snow Bunting

204/19/2026

Canada Goose

24/18/2026

Mallard

54/18/2026

American Black Duck

344/18/2026

Northern Pintail

24/18/2026

Ring-necked Duck

14/18/2026

Common Eider

64/18/2026

Bufflehead

14/18/2026

Common Goldeneye

154/18/2026

Barrow's Goldeneye

224/18/2026

Rock Pigeon

14/18/2026

Ring-billed Gull

524/18/2026

American Herring Gull

44/18/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

24/18/2026

Glaucous Gull

14/18/2026

Iceland Gull

114/18/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

14/18/2026

Merlin

14/18/2026

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.