Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Pointe du Bout d’en Bas

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Pointe du Bout d’en Bas is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts American Black Duck, Common Goldeneye, and Barrow's Goldeneye 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

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

4/20/2026Quai et plage, Baie-St-Paul1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

4/20/2026Rue 1 Poiré, La Pocatière, Québec, CA1 observed

Redpoll (exilipes)

Acanthis flammea

4/16/2026La Pocatière1 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

4/12/2026Quai et plage, Baie-St-Paul1 observed

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

4/12/2026Boisé Beaupré1 observed

Redpoll (rostrata/islandica)

Acanthis flammea

4/8/2026La Pocatière2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

24/16/2026

Mallard

44/16/2026

American Black Duck

64/16/2026

Northern Pintail

24/16/2026

Common Eider

44/16/2026

Black Scoter

14/16/2026

Common Goldeneye

104/16/2026

Barrow's Goldeneye

204/16/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

34/16/2026

Mourning Dove

14/16/2026

American Woodcock

14/16/2026

Ring-billed Gull

104/16/2026

American Herring Gull

154/16/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

24/16/2026

Iceland Gull

14/16/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

14/16/2026

American Crow

64/16/2026

Common Raven

24/16/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

24/16/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

14/16/2026

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 du Bout d’en Bas for birding?
The best months to visit Pointe du Bout d’en Bas for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Pointe du Bout d’en Bas?
Notable species at Pointe du Bout d’en Bas include American Black Duck, Common Goldeneye, Barrow's Goldeneye, Common Merganser, American Crow. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Pointe du Bout d’en Bas?
Birding at Pointe du Bout d’en Bas is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Pointe du Bout d’en Bas?
Pointe du Bout d’en Bas offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.