Pointe du Bout d’en Bas

Quebec · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Pointe du Bout d’en Bas is a productive birding destination in Quebec, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts American Black Duck, Common Goldeneye, and Barrow's 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/1/2026Ste-Anne-de-La Pocatère1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Black Duck

123/4/2026

Common Goldeneye

103/4/2026

Barrow's Goldeneye

603/4/2026

Common Merganser

63/4/2026

American Crow

53/4/2026

Common Raven

13/4/2026

Snow Bunting

63/4/2026

Black Guillemot

13/4/2026

American Herring Gull

13/4/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

13/4/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

13/4/2026

Pine Grosbeak

13/4/2026

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