Boundary Bay Regional Park

British Columbia · Canada

Habitat
CoastalUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

White-crowned Sparrow (Dark-lored)

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/5/2026New Westminster--Port Royal River Walk1 observed

Rock Sandpiper

Calidris ptilocnemis

3/5/2026Steveston--Jetty at Sand Heads4 observed

Redhead

Aythya americana

3/4/2026Surrey Lake Park1 observed

Rough-legged Hawk

Buteo lagopus

3/4/2026160th St Access Road To The Serpentine Dike Pumphouse.2 observed

Say's Phoebe

Sayornis saya

3/4/2026Boundary Bay Dyke (12th Ave-64th St)1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

3/4/2026Drayton Harbor--Peace Portal Dr2 observed

Taiga Flycatcher

Ficedula albicilla

3/4/2026Vancouver--Sunset Beach Park1 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

3/3/2026Serpentine Fen1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

203/5/2026

Mallard

23/5/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

13/5/2026

Virginia Rail

13/5/2026

Sanderling

153/5/2026

Dunlin

303/5/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

23/5/2026

Western x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid)

103/5/2026

Bald Eagle

13/5/2026

American Crow

23/5/2026

Pacific Wren

13/5/2026

Marsh Wren

23/5/2026

Song Sparrow

13/5/2026

Spotted Towhee

23/5/2026

Brewer's Blackbird

63/5/2026

Gadwall

73/4/2026

Green-winged Teal

2253/4/2026

Killdeer

33/4/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

43/4/2026

Great Blue Heron

33/4/2026

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.