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

Redhead

Aythya americana

8/24/2026Chemin de la Petite Anse, Rivière-Ouelle, Québec, CA (47,49, -69,982)1 observed

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

8/24/2026Station d'épuration, Rivière-Ouelle3 observed

Common Eider (Dresser's)

Somateria mollissima

8/24/2026Pointe du Bout-d'en-Bas18 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

8/16/2026Anse de l'Église1 observed

Leach's Storm-Petrel

Hydrobates leucorhous

8/14/2026Quai, Rivière-Ouelle1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

8/12/2026Plage, Cap-aux-Oies1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Snow Goose

28/18/2026

American Black Duck

18/18/2026

Mourning Dove

28/18/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

18/18/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

28/18/2026

Ring-billed Gull

308/18/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

18/18/2026

Great Blue Heron

38/18/2026

Merlin

18/18/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

18/18/2026

Blue Jay

58/18/2026

American Crow

58/18/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

18/18/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

18/18/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

18/18/2026

Purple Finch

18/18/2026

American Goldfinch

18/18/2026

White-throated Sparrow

38/18/2026

Song Sparrow

18/18/2026

Nashville Warbler

18/18/2026

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.