Parc Marie-Victorin & Pointe du Marigot

Quebec · Canada

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Habitat

Boreal/TaigaForest

Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Parc Marie-Victorin & Pointe du Marigot is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Mallard, Lesser Scaup, 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

Mallard Lesser Scaup Common Goldeneye Common Merganser Rock Pigeon

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

3/6/2026Barrage du Grand-Moulin1 observed

Fox Sparrow

Passerella iliaca

3/6/2026Cimetière de Laval/Mt. Pleasant1 observed

European Robin

Erithacus rubecula

3/6/2026poste d'observation Rougegorge familier, Montréal (2026)1 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

3/5/2026arrêt de bus, en avant de la piscine1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

3/5/2026Parc Angrignon1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

62/27/2026

Lesser Scaup

22/27/2026

Common Goldeneye

162/27/2026

Common Merganser

142/27/2026

Rock Pigeon

752/27/2026

American Herring Gull

62/27/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

122/27/2026

Bald Eagle

12/27/2026

American Crow

12/27/2026

Common Raven

12/27/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

12/27/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.
2
Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.
3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Parc Marie-Victorin & Pointe du Marigot for birding?▼

The best months to visit Parc Marie-Victorin & Pointe du Marigot for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Parc Marie-Victorin & Pointe du Marigot?▼

Notable species at Parc Marie-Victorin & Pointe du Marigot include Mallard, Lesser Scaup, Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser, Rock Pigeon. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.

How difficult is birding at Parc Marie-Victorin & Pointe du Marigot?▼

Birding at Parc Marie-Victorin & Pointe du Marigot is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Parc Marie-Victorin & Pointe du Marigot?▼

Parc Marie-Victorin & Pointe du Marigot offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.