PN du Cap-St-Jacques

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

PN du Cap-St-Jacques is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Hairy Woodpecker, American Crow, and Black-capped Chickadee 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

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

3/6/20264 Crois Grand-Moulin, Deux-Montagnes CA-QC 45.53492, -73.883311 observed

Fox Sparrow

Passerella iliaca

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

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

3/6/202691 chemin des Tilleuls, Rigaud, Quebec, CA1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

3/5/2026Parc Angrignon1 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

3/4/2026Barrage, Beauharnois11 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

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

Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

3/2/2026Parc Maynard-Ferguson2 observed

White-crowned Sparrow (Gambel's)

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/2/2026Cimetière de Laval/Mt. Pleasant1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Hairy Woodpecker

23/5/2026

American Crow

203/5/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

153/5/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

43/5/2026

Northern Cardinal

33/5/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/4/2026

Blue Jay

13/4/2026

House Sparrow

13/4/2026

Common Merganser

13/3/2026

American Herring Gull

203/3/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

13/3/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

13/3/2026

European Starling

53/3/2026

Bohemian Waxwing

1003/3/2026

Common Raven

13/1/2026

American Robin

12/28/2026

Brown Creeper

22/24/2026

American Goldfinch

22/24/2026

Common Goldeneye

62/22/2026

Northern Shrike

12/22/2026

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