Jun 2, 2026
Birding Guide
Birding Guide for British Columbia
Coastlines, rainforests, mountains, islands, and marine wildlife
Birding highlights, common sightings, and the best places to look for birds in British Columbia. Use the highlight list to start quickly, then work through the full guide for a broader local view.
Sightings
792
Species
35
Active Months
12
Category Overview
Birds across British Columbia
This guide focuses on birdlife within British Columbia's wider region guide, helping families explore common sightings, shoreline birds, forest species, and the places where birding is easier to begin.
Latest Sightings
Recent bird sightings in British Columbia
A recent look at bird sightings across British Columbia.
Jun 2, 2026
Sightings Map
See where bird sightings cluster
Start wide, then zoom in to see where bird sightings cluster across British Columbia.
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Top Highlights
Top 5 birds to see in British Columbia
These birds are snapped the most across this region.
Bald Eagle
135 snaps
Canada Goose
99 snaps
Dark-eyed Junco
69 snaps
American Robin
68 snaps
Great Blue Heron
64 snaps
Places to Start
Best places for birding in British Columbia
These place guides connect well with the birds covered in this region.
Park88 sightings9 species
British Columbia, CA
Mill Lake Park
You might spot American Coot, Duck, and Canada Goose.
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Park101 sightings11 species
British Columbia, CA
Kokanee Creek Provincial Park
You might spot American Dipper, Sockeye Salmon, and Duck.
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Park99 sightings10 species
British Columbia, CA
Sandwell Provincial Park
You might spot Ochre Sea Star, Fringe Cups, and Moonglow Anemone.
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Park51 sightings7 species
British Columbia, CA
Roberts Creek Provincial Park
You might spot Bald Eagle, Harlequin Duck, and Barrow's Goldeneye.
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Park50 sightings8 species
British Columbia, CA
Brackendale Eagles Provincial Park
You might spot Bald Eagle, Ghost Pipe, and Salmonberry.
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Park131 sightings12 species
British Columbia, CA
Langford Lake Park
You might spot Northern Flicker and Indian Peafowl.
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Full Guide
Full British Columbia birds list
The complete ranked list for this guide, ordered by sightings count.
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Bald Eagle
Canada Goose
Dark-eyed Junco
American Robin
Great Blue Heron
Duck
Common Loon
Vulture
Killdeer
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Raven
Osprey
Northern Flicker
Pacific Wren
American Crow
Pileated Woodpecker
Trumpeter Swan
Song Sparrow
Barn Swallow
Barred Owl
Black-capped Chickadee
Double-crested Cormorant
Red-tailed Hawk
Cedar Waxwing
Hairy Woodpecker
Turkey
Belted Kingfisher
Great Horned Owl
Indian Peafowl
Northern Pintail
Cooper's Hawk
Ring-billed Gull
Downy Woodpecker
European Starling
Spotted Sandpiper
Other Guides
Keep exploring British Columbia
Switch from birding to flowers and bugs for a broader view of British Columbia's wildlife and nature.
Flowers
Flowers in British Columbia
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across British Columbia.
162 Sightings10 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in British Columbia
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species across British Columbia.
100 Sightings13 Species
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