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

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

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

California Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma californica

6/19/2026227th and Brown Ave1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

6/19/2026Cypress Provincial Park1 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

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

6/17/2026Pitt Meadows--Catbird Slough1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

6/16/2026Pitt Meadows--Catbird Slough1 observed

Swainson's Thrush (Russet-backed)

Catharus ustulatus

6/15/2026North Vancouver--Heywood Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

6/19/2026

Wood Duck

6/19/2026

Cinnamon Teal

16/19/2026

Mallard

6/19/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/19/2026

Chipping Sparrow

6/19/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

6/19/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

6/19/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

26/19/2026

Northern Flicker

16/19/2026

Willow Flycatcher

26/19/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

16/19/2026

Bewick's Wren

26/19/2026

Swainson's Thrush

36/19/2026

American Robin

56/19/2026

Cedar Waxwing

26/19/2026

House Finch

16/19/2026

American Goldfinch

16/19/2026

Song Sparrow

36/19/2026

Spotted Towhee

46/19/2026

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.