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Pointe de Maizerets

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, dawn to dusk

About This Location

Pointe de Maizerets is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 277 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Mallard, Bald Eagle, and American Crow 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

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

8/20/2026Pointe du boul. des Chutes1 observed

Buff-breasted Sandpiper

Calidris subruficollis

8/18/2026Refuge d'oiseaux migrateurs de St-Vallier (utilisez un site plus précis)1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

8/17/2026RN du Marais-Léon-Provancher1 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

8/11/2026263 Rue Moisan, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Québec, CA (46,723, -71,493)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

258/20/2026

Semipalmated Plover

48/20/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

88/20/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

248/20/2026

Ring-billed Gull

1508/20/2026

American Herring Gull

68/20/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

18/20/2026

Osprey

18/20/2026

Mallard

208/20/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

18/20/2026

Least Sandpiper

68/20/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

18/20/2026

Great Egret

18/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

28/20/2026

American Crow

18/20/2026

Tree Swallow

28/20/2026

American Robin

28/20/2026

American Goldfinch

28/20/2026

Song Sparrow

18/20/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

28/20/2026

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.

  4. 4

    Scan the canopy edges at dawn for migrating warblers and other songbirds during spring and fall.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Pointe de Maizerets for birding?
The best months to visit Pointe de Maizerets for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Pointe de Maizerets?
Notable species at Pointe de Maizerets include Mallard, Bald Eagle, American Crow, Redpoll, American Goldfinch, Snowy Owl, Common Raven, Mourning Dove, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Pointe de Maizerets?
Birding at Pointe de Maizerets is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at Pointe de Maizerets?
There is no entrance fee at Pointe de Maizerets. Hours: Open daily, dawn to dusk.
What amenities are available at Pointe de Maizerets?
Pointe de Maizerets offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.