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

Eastern Whip-poor-will

Antrostomus vociferus

8/22/2026Bleuetières, Les Bergeronnes4 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

8/22/2026Pointe à Émile1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

8/22/2026Pointe Sauvage1 observed

Blackpoll Warbler

Setophaga striata

8/22/2026Embouchure de la rivière Éperlan1 observed

Long-eared Owl

Asio otus

8/21/2026Rue Saint Joseph, Les Escoumins, Québec, CA (48,296, -69,494)3 observed

Black-headed Gull

Chroicocephalus ridibundus

8/21/2026Emissaire d'eaux usées, Essipit1 observed

Great Egret

Ardea alba

8/19/2026Lac Beaulieu1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

8/19/2026Anse Pierre-Jean1 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

8/13/2026Traversier Trois-Pistoles–Les Escoumins--moitié sud (>3 km au large)3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

68/22/2026

American Black Duck

128/22/2026

Common Eider

88/22/2026

Rock Pigeon

18/22/2026

Mourning Dove

18/22/2026

Semipalmated Plover

68/22/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

18/22/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

208/22/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

28/22/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

18/22/2026

Least Sandpiper

18/22/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

758/22/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

2008/22/2026

Ring-billed Gull

48/22/2026

American Herring Gull

108/22/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

28/22/2026

Common Tern

28/22/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

48/22/2026

Great Blue Heron

48/22/2026

American Crow

108/22/2026

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 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.