Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Pointe de Rivière-Ouelle

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Pointe de Rivière-Ouelle is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 209 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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

6/18/2026Parc du Quai Casgrain1 observed

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

6/18/2026Saint-Pacôme--Chemin du Nord du Rocher1 observed

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

6/17/2026Station d'épuration, Rivière-Ouelle1 observed

Blackpoll Warbler

Setophaga striata

6/16/2026Bretagne--Zec Chapais-Route linéaire Monk1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

6/16/2026Station d'épuration, Rivière-Ouelle1 observed

Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

6/14/2026Saint-Pacôme1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

6/11/2026Quai, St-Joseph-de-la-Rive1 observed

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

6/11/2026Pointe du Bout-d’en-Bas1 observed

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

6/11/2026Pointe du Bout-d’en-Bas1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Black Duck

16/10/2026

Ring-billed Gull

396/10/2026

American Herring Gull

16/10/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

26/10/2026

Northern Harrier

16/10/2026

Northern Flicker

16/10/2026

Alder Flycatcher

16/10/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

16/10/2026

Blue Jay

16/10/2026

American Crow

56/10/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

26/10/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

16/10/2026

European Starling

16/10/2026

American Robin

46/10/2026

Cedar Waxwing

26/10/2026

American Goldfinch

46/10/2026

Chipping Sparrow

26/10/2026

White-throated Sparrow

36/10/2026

Savannah Sparrow

26/10/2026

Song Sparrow

86/10/2026

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 Rivière-Ouelle for birding?
The best months to visit Pointe de Rivière-Ouelle for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Pointe de Rivière-Ouelle?
Notable species at Pointe de Rivière-Ouelle 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 Rivière-Ouelle?
Birding at Pointe de Rivière-Ouelle is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Pointe de Rivière-Ouelle?
Pointe de Rivière-Ouelle offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.