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

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

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

Common Eider

356/14/2026

Mourning Dove

16/14/2026

Ring-billed Gull

2506/14/2026

American Herring Gull

86/14/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

66/14/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/14/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

16/14/2026

American Crow

26/14/2026

Tree Swallow

56/14/2026

European Starling

26/14/2026

Gray Catbird

16/14/2026

American Goldfinch

56/14/2026

Chipping Sparrow

26/14/2026

White-throated Sparrow

46/14/2026

Savannah Sparrow

46/14/2026

Song Sparrow

86/14/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

56/14/2026

Nashville Warbler

16/14/2026

Common Yellowthroat

26/14/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

106/14/2026

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.