11 November 2024

RFI Quebec City Area – Late November (belugas, porcupine, moose, etc.)

Hi all,

My wife and I are going to be in Quebec City at the end of November and I have one day I’m able to dedicate to mammal (and bird) watching.

I have seen that belugas occur year round, and I was considering doing a day trip to Tadoussac, but also saw information that the belugas tend to hang out at the Gulf of the St. Lawrence, so I was wondering if folks had any information on seeing belugas in late fall/winter. Are they present in this area? Are they easy/highly likely to see? Can you see them from shore or do you need a tour operator? Do they spy hop at all, or are you mostly just seeing their backs?

I’m also curious about other wildlife – I’ve seen possibilities of moose, porcupine, harp seals, wolves all species I need and would be happy to have information on. I’ve seen suggestions of Parc National de la Jacques-Cartier.

I suppose I’ll throw in that I’m interested in the northern raptor species if anyone has info as well, although I know it’s not the place.

Thanks all!

 

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nbrown
A nature lover since I was a kid, I started as a field biologist, but am now a middle school Science teacher. Based in Massachusetts, I primarily bird, but have always had a love of mammals. Hoping to expand my skills, sightings, and understanding of mammals! Would also be nice to find other people who share a passion for wildlife.
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