River/Riparian birding habitat

Campbell River - ʔuxstalis / Tyee Spit

British Columbia · Canada

Habitat
River/Riparian
Best Seasons
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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Ring-billed Gull

Larus delawarensis

6/14/2026Mitlenatch Island Provincial Park20 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

6/14/2026Mitlenatch Island Provincial Park4 observed

South Polar Skua

Stercorarius maccormicki

6/13/2026Williams Beach, Merville1 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

6/13/2026Campbell River--ʔuxstalis / Tyee Spit1 observed

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

6/13/2026Hagel Park1 observed

Black Phoebe

Sayornis nigricans

6/12/2026Quinsam River Hatchery1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

1206/13/2026

Harlequin Duck

226/13/2026

Common Merganser

36/13/2026

Rock Pigeon

106/13/2026

Marbled Murrelet

46/13/2026

Pigeon Guillemot

26/13/2026

Short-billed Gull

206/13/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

56/13/2026

Pelagic Cormorant

246/13/2026

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

16/13/2026

Barn Swallow

76/13/2026

European Starling

26/13/2026

Swainson's Thrush

16/13/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

56/13/2026

Spotted Towhee

36/13/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

16/13/2026

Mallard

156/13/2026

Killdeer

16/13/2026

Caspian Tern

56/13/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/13/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

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

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.