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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

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/20/2026Maison1 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

4/19/20264812 Rue du Morillon, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures CA-QC 46.73766, -71.380181 observed

Crested Caracara

Caracara plancus

4/18/2026Ch du Roy, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures CA-QC (46.7294,-71.5288)1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

4/18/2026Bande verte, secteur Normandie1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

4/17/2026Parc linéaire de la Rivière-St-Charles--Secteur des Îlots1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

4/17/20261184 Québec 171, Saint-Lambert-de-Lauzon, Québec, CA (46,582, -71,214)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Snow Goose

2004/20/2026

Canada Goose

604/20/2026

Mallard

124/20/2026

Ring-necked Duck

254/20/2026

Greater Scaup

64/20/2026

Lesser Scaup

24/20/2026

Common Goldeneye

44/20/2026

Rock Pigeon

124/20/2026

Killdeer

14/20/2026

Ring-billed Gull

404/20/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

14/20/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/20/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/20/2026

Northern Flicker

34/20/2026

American Kestrel

14/20/2026

American Crow

34/20/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

34/20/2026

European Starling

24/20/2026

American Robin

104/20/2026

American Goldfinch

124/20/2026

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.