Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Pointe de Moisie

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Pointe de Moisie is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Redhead

Aythya americana

6/11/2026Station d'épuration, Sept-Îles1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Alder Flycatcher

16/17/2026

European Starling

56/17/2026

Chipping Sparrow

16/17/2026

Song Sparrow

26/17/2026

Common Eider

1406/8/2026

Surf Scoter

606/8/2026

White-winged Scoter

206/8/2026

Black Scoter

906/8/2026

Sanderling

16/8/2026

Dunlin

16/8/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

36/8/2026

Black-legged Kittiwake

126/8/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

16/8/2026

Ring-billed Gull

206/8/2026

Common Tern

36/8/2026

Red-throated Loon

66/8/2026

Common Loon

16/8/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

406/8/2026

Blue Jay

16/8/2026

American Crow

26/8/2026

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 Moisie for birding?
The best months to visit Pointe de Moisie for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Pointe de Moisie?
Notable species at Pointe de Moisie include Boreal Chickadee, Spruce Grouse, Gray Jay, Black-backed Woodpecker, White-winged Crossbill. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Pointe de Moisie?
Birding at Pointe de Moisie is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Pointe de Moisie?
Pointe de Moisie offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.