Estuary birding habitat

Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)

British Columbia · Canada

Habitat
Estuary
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open year-round, dawn to dusk

About This Location

Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary) is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 253 species recorded on eBird. This estuary habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, American Wigeon, and Mallard 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

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

6/17/2026Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal Jetty17 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

6/17/2026Salish Sea, Delta CA-BC (49.0050,-123.1470)1 observed

California Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma californica

6/17/2026Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)1 observed

American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

6/17/2026Delta--Brunswick Point3 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

6/14/2026Lighthouse Marine Park, Point Roberts3 observed

Townsend's Solitaire

Myadestes townsendi

6/13/2026Richmond--Terra Nova1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

406/17/2026

Mallard

146/17/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

16/17/2026

Black Oystercatcher

16/17/2026

Killdeer

16/17/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

16/17/2026

Ring-billed Gull

56/17/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

1306/17/2026

Caspian Tern

96/17/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

36/17/2026

Great Blue Heron

506/17/2026

Bald Eagle

26/17/2026

Northern Flicker

16/17/2026

Willow Flycatcher

36/17/2026

Western Warbling Vireo

16/17/2026

California Scrub-Jay

16/17/2026

American Crow

96/17/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

36/17/2026

Tree Swallow

46/17/2026

Violet-green Swallow

36/17/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Time your visit around low tide for the best shorebird viewing.

  2. 2

    Scan open mudflats and salt marsh edges for rails and herons.

  3. 3

    Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

  4. 4

    Visit during spring migration (April-May) for the greatest species diversity

  5. 5

    Fall migration (September-October) brings waves of southbound warblers and raptors

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary) for birding?
The best months to visit Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary) for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)?
Notable species at Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary) include Northern Shoveler, American Wigeon, Mallard, Northern Pintail, Green-winged Teal, Greater Scaup, Lesser Scaup, Bufflehead, Anna's Hummingbird, Black-bellied Plover. The area supports estuary habitats.
How difficult is birding at Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)?
Birding at Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)?
There is no entrance fee at Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary). Hours: Open year-round, dawn to dusk.
What amenities are available at Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)?
Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.