Coastal birding habitat

Boundary Bay Regional Park

British Columbia · Canada

Habitat
CoastalUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Boundary Bay Regional Park is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 231 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts Brant, Mallard, and Anna's Hummingbird 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

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

6/19/2026Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)2 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

6/19/2026Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve1 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

6/18/2026Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal Jetty2 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

6/18/2026Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)1 observed

American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

6/18/2026Delta--Brunswick Point1 observed

California Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma californica

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

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

6/16/2026St. John Point Regional Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

16/19/2026

Gadwall

46/19/2026

American Wigeon

86/19/2026

Northern Pintail

16/19/2026

Black-bellied Plover

646/19/2026

Killdeer

156/19/2026

Semipalmated Plover

26/19/2026

Hudsonian Whimbrel

246/19/2026

Red Knot

26/19/2026

Dunlin

116/19/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

26/19/2026

Short-billed Gull

56/19/2026

Ring-billed Gull

4006/19/2026

California Gull

3006/19/2026

Caspian Tern

106/19/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

16/19/2026

Great Blue Heron

256/19/2026

Bald Eagle

16/19/2026

Tree Swallow

26/19/2026

Barn Swallow

306/19/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Boundary Bay Regional Park for birding?
The best months to visit Boundary Bay Regional Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Boundary Bay Regional Park?
Notable species at Boundary Bay Regional Park include Brant, Mallard, Anna's Hummingbird, Virginia Rail, Sanderling. The area supports coastal, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Boundary Bay Regional Park?
Birding at Boundary Bay Regional Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Boundary Bay Regional Park?
Boundary Bay Regional Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.