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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Tufted Duck

Aythya fuligula

4/20/2026Surrey—Green Timbers Forest1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

4/20/2026Vancouver--Jericho Park1 observed

Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

4/20/2026Vancouver--Jericho Park1 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

4/20/2026Langley--Brydon Lagoon1 observed

Pacific Golden-Plover

Pluvialis fulva

4/20/2026Delta -- Hornby Dr. between 104th St and 112th St1 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

4/20/2026Delta -- Roberts Bank, south dyke, jetty base (including 41b Street marsh)6 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

4/20/2026Burnaby Mountain1 observed

Western Warbling Vireo

Vireo swainsoni

4/20/2026Burnaby Mountain1 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

4/20/2026Burnaby Lake Regional Park (general)3 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

4/19/2026Richmond--Garden City Lands1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Cackling Goose

124/20/2026

Canada Goose

264/20/2026

Wood Duck

204/20/2026

Gadwall

44/20/2026

Mallard

184/20/2026

Green-winged Teal

144/20/2026

Ring-necked Duck

14/20/2026

Rock Pigeon

74/20/2026

Band-tailed Pigeon

54/20/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

54/20/2026

Rufous Hummingbird

254/20/2026

Virginia Rail

14/20/2026

American Coot

94/20/2026

Killdeer

34/20/2026

Least Sandpiper

14/20/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

34/20/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

154/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

74/20/2026

Bald Eagle

34/20/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

14/20/2026

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.