Campbell River - ʔuxstalis / Tyee Spit

British Columbia · Canada

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Habitat

River/Riparian

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Campbell River - ʔuxstalis / Tyee Spit is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Harlequin Duck, Surf Scoter, and Bufflehead 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

Harlequin Duck Surf Scoter Bufflehead Common Goldeneye Rock Pigeon

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Lazuli Bunting

Passerina amoena

8/20/2026Campbell River--Ocean Grove, Heard Road1 observed

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

8/19/2026Campbell River--Ocean Grove, Heard Road1 observed

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

8/18/2026Hagel Park1 observed

Pine Grosbeak

Pinicola enucleator

8/18/2026Oyster River Estuary2 observed

Fork-tailed Storm-Petrel

Hydrobates furcatus

8/16/2026Salish Sea1 observed

Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

8/16/2026Mitlenatch Island Nature Provincial Park, Strathcona CA-BC 49.95221, -125.001433 observed

Ancient Murrelet

Synthliboramphus antiquus

8/15/2026Salish Sea, Strathcona CA-BC 50.04695, -125.0165410 observed

Long-tailed Jaeger

Stercorarius longicaudus

8/12/2026Campbell River--ʔuxstalis / Tyee Spit1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Plover

68/20/2026

Killdeer

168/20/2026

Semipalmated Plover

38/20/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

18/20/2026

Baird's Sandpiper

38/20/2026

Least Sandpiper

358/20/2026

Western Sandpiper

158/20/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

1258/20/2026

Short-billed Gull

308/20/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

108/20/2026

Caspian Tern

18/20/2026

Common Loon

38/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

28/20/2026

Belted Kingfisher

28/20/2026

Purple Martin

48/20/2026

Rock Pigeon

88/20/2026

California Gull

28/20/2026

American Crow

158/20/2026

Common Raven

28/20/2026

Barn Swallow

48/20/2026

Birding Tips

1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Campbell River - ʔuxstalis / Tyee Spit for birding?▼

The best months to visit Campbell River - ʔuxstalis / Tyee Spit for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Campbell River - ʔuxstalis / Tyee Spit?▼

Notable species at Campbell River - ʔuxstalis / Tyee Spit include Harlequin Duck, Surf Scoter, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Rock Pigeon. The area supports river/riparian habitats.

How difficult is birding at Campbell River - ʔuxstalis / Tyee Spit?▼

Birding at Campbell River - ʔuxstalis / Tyee Spit is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Campbell River - ʔuxstalis / Tyee Spit?▼

Campbell River - ʔuxstalis / Tyee Spit offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.