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

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

4/21/2026Sentier du Moulin1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco x White-throated Sparrow (hybrid)

Junco hyemalis x Zonotrichia albicollis

4/20/2026Rue des Cornouillers, Les Escoumins1 observed

Virginia Rail

Rallus limicola

4/20/2026Baie des Escoumins (poissonnerie et promenade)1 observed

Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

4/20/2026Joseph Hovington, Tadoussac, Québec, CA1 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

4/20/2026Dunes de Tadoussac9 observed

Townsend's Solitaire

Myadestes townsendi

4/19/2026Dunes de Tadoussac1 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

4/19/2026Dunes de Tadoussac1 observed

White-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta carolinensis

4/15/2026Chez moi1 observed

Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

4/12/2026Rang Saint-Joseph, Les Bergeronnes1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Black Duck

24/20/2026

Lesser Scaup

24/20/2026

Rock Pigeon

24/20/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/20/2026

Northern Flicker

14/20/2026

Merlin

14/20/2026

American Crow

14/20/2026

Common Raven

24/20/2026

American Robin

84/20/2026

Redpoll

84/20/2026

Snow Bunting

44/20/2026

American Tree Sparrow

14/20/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

30004/20/2026

Canada Goose

474/18/2026

Mallard

14/18/2026

Greater Scaup

24/18/2026

Common Eider

704/18/2026

Bufflehead

74/18/2026

Common Goldeneye

254/18/2026

Barrow's Goldeneye

44/18/2026

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 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.