Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Pointe à John (quai & base de plein air)

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Pointe à John (quai & base de plein air) is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 235 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Mallard, American Black Duck, and Common 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

Connecticut Warbler

Oporornis agilis

6/19/2026Rang St-Joseph, Les Bergeronnes CA-QC 48.30949, -69.491991 observed

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

6/18/2026Pointe de la Croix1 observed

Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

6/17/2026Le Centre D’Interprétation Des Mammifères, Tadoussac CA-QC 48.13897, -69.718911 observed

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

6/17/2026Pointe Sauvage (CNC)1 observed

Black-headed Gull

Chroicocephalus ridibundus

6/16/2026Baie des Escoumins (poissonnerie et promenade)1 observed

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

6/15/2026Baie des Escoumins (poissonnerie et promenade)1 observed

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

6/15/2026Baie des Escoumins (poissonnerie et promenade)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Black Duck

16/16/2026

Common Eider

66/16/2026

Mourning Dove

16/16/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

36/16/2026

American Crow

16/16/2026

Bank Swallow

306/16/2026

Mallard

106/15/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

16/15/2026

Common Loon

16/15/2026

Northern Flicker

16/15/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

26/15/2026

Tree Swallow

16/15/2026

American Goldfinch

16/15/2026

Chipping Sparrow

16/15/2026

White-throated Sparrow

16/15/2026

American Redstart

16/15/2026

Red-throated Loon

16/8/2026

Veery

16/8/2026

American Robin

16/8/2026

Magnolia Warbler

16/8/2026

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 à John (quai & base de plein air) for birding?
The best months to visit Pointe à John (quai & base de plein air) for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Pointe à John (quai & base de plein air)?
Notable species at Pointe à John (quai & base de plein air) include Mallard, American Black Duck, Common Goldeneye, Barrow's Goldeneye, American Herring Gull. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Pointe à John (quai & base de plein air)?
Birding at Pointe à John (quai & base de plein air) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Pointe à John (quai & base de plein air)?
Pointe à John (quai & base de plein air) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.