Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

PR de la Pointe-De la Martinière

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

PR de la Pointe-De la Martinière is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, and American Crow 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

Carolina Wren

Thryothorus ludovicianus

4/20/2026Bande verte, secteur Normandie1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

4/20/2026Bande verte, secteur Normandie1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/20/2026Maison1 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

4/19/20264812 Rue du Morillon, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures CA-QC 46.73766, -71.380181 observed

Green-winged Teal (Eurasian)

Anas crecca

4/18/2026Domaine Pte-de-St-Vallier1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

4/17/2026Parc linéaire de la Rivière-St-Charles--Secteur des Îlots1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

4/17/20261184 Québec 171, Saint-Lambert-de-Lauzon, Québec, CA (46,582, -71,214)1 observed

Crested Caracara

Caracara plancus

4/16/2026poste d'observation Caracara huppé, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures (2026)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Ring-billed Gull

44/20/2026

Lesser Black-backed Gull

14/20/2026

American Crow

24/20/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

64/20/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

34/20/2026

White-throated Sparrow

14/20/2026

Song Sparrow

24/20/2026

Snow Goose

60004/18/2026

Canada Goose

4254/18/2026

Northern Flicker

14/18/2026

Tree Swallow

64/18/2026

American Robin

34/18/2026

Bohemian Waxwing

254/18/2026

American Goldfinch

24/18/2026

Chipping Sparrow

14/18/2026

American Tree Sparrow

14/18/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

44/18/2026

Northern Cardinal

14/18/2026

Cooper's Hawk

14/14/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/14/2026

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 PR de la Pointe-De la Martinière for birding?
The best months to visit PR de la Pointe-De la Martinière for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at PR de la Pointe-De la Martinière?
Notable species at PR de la Pointe-De la Martinière include Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at PR de la Pointe-De la Martinière?
Birding at PR de la Pointe-De la Martinière is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at PR de la Pointe-De la Martinière?
PR de la Pointe-De la Martinière offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.