Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Pointe Paradis

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Pointe Paradis is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts American Black Duck, Barrow's Goldeneye, and Downy Woodpecker 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

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

6/18/20263248 Rue Morel, Baie-Comeau, Québec, CA (49,189, -68,307)1 observed

Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

6/17/2026Gare fluviale de baie comeau1 observed

Brown Thrasher

Toxostoma rufum

6/10/202637,Louis Philippe Gagné1 observed

Barred Owl

Strix varia

6/7/2026Ancien aéroport d'Hauterive1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Double-crested Cormorant

46/14/2026

Northern Flicker

16/14/2026

Blue Jay

186/14/2026

American Crow

16/14/2026

Evening Grosbeak

16/14/2026

Purple Finch

66/14/2026

Chipping Sparrow

16/14/2026

White-throated Sparrow

26/14/2026

Common Grackle

26/14/2026

Mallard

26/13/2026

American Black Duck

36/13/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

36/13/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

26/13/2026

American Robin

16/13/2026

Canada Goose

116/10/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

16/10/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

16/10/2026

Ring-billed Gull

26/8/2026

American Herring Gull

16/8/2026

Osprey

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