Lake birding habitat

Burnaby Lake Regional Park

British Columbia · Canada

Habitat
LakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Burnaby Lake Regional Park is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Wood Duck 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

Bar-tailed Godwit

Limosa lapponica

8/23/2026Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal Jetty2 observed

Pacific Golden-Plover

Pluvialis fulva

8/23/2026Ferry Causeway, Delta CA-BC 49.01383, -123.119741 observed

Great Egret

Ardea alba

8/23/2026Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal Jetty1 observed

California Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma californica

8/23/2026Surrey--Blackie Spit/Crescent Beach (combined)1 observed

Say's Phoebe

Sayornis saya

8/23/2026Sea Island--Ferguson Rd1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

8/23/2026Iona Island (General)1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

8/23/2026Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal Jetty1 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

8/23/2026Delta—Boundary Bay -- 64th Street1 observed

American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

8/23/2026Reifel Bird Sanctuary1 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

8/23/2026Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)1 observed

Fox Sparrow (Slate-colored)

Passerella iliaca

8/23/2026Cypress Provincial Park2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

8/23/2026

Wood Duck

8/23/2026

Mallard

8/23/2026

Common Nighthawk

158/23/2026

Great Blue Heron

18/23/2026

Cooper's Hawk

18/23/2026

American Robin

28/23/2026

Song Sparrow

28/23/2026

Orange-crowned Warbler

18/23/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

18/23/2026

Long-billed Dowitcher

308/23/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

18/23/2026

Western Sandpiper

188/23/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

18/23/2026

Downy Woodpecker

18/23/2026

Steller's Jay

28/23/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

28/23/2026

Purple Finch

28/23/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

18/23/2026

Northern Pintail

18/23/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Burnaby Lake Regional Park for birding?
The best months to visit Burnaby Lake Regional Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Burnaby Lake Regional Park?
Notable species at Burnaby Lake Regional Park include Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Gadwall, Mallard. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Burnaby Lake Regional Park?
Birding at Burnaby Lake Regional Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Burnaby Lake Regional Park?
Burnaby Lake Regional Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.