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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Buff-breasted Sandpiper

Calidris subruficollis

8/22/2026Delta—Boundary Bay - 96th to 104th Sts.1 observed

American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

8/22/2026Reifel Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

8/22/2026Vancouver--Trout Lake (John Hendry Park)1 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

8/22/2026Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)1 observed

American Herring Gull

Larus smithsonianus

8/22/2026Reifel Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

1008/21/2026

Mallard

18/21/2026

Ring-billed Gull

28/21/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

18/21/2026

Great Blue Heron

18/21/2026

American Crow

218/21/2026

Cedar Waxwing

58/21/2026

Brewer's Blackbird

58/21/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

28/18/2026

Killdeer

78/18/2026

Baird's Sandpiper

18/18/2026

Least Sandpiper

148/18/2026

Western Sandpiper

158/18/2026

California Gull

28/18/2026

Great Egret

18/18/2026

Common Raven

18/18/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

28/18/2026

Barn Swallow

18/18/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

18/18/2026

European Starling

228/18/2026

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.