Castlegar - Selkirk College Trails

British Columbia · Canada

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Habitat

Boreal/TaigaForest

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Castlegar - Selkirk College Trails is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 260 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and American Wigeon 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

Canada Goose Gadwall American Wigeon Mallard Northern Pintail

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Black-necked Stilt

Himantopus mexicanus

6/9/2026Castlegar--Selkirk College Trails1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

6/8/2026Castlegar--Zuckerberg Island1 observed

Brewer's Sparrow

Spizella breweri

6/8/2026Castlegar--Selkirk College Trails1 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

6/7/2026Castlegar--Selkirk College Trails1 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

6/7/2026Auto selected 49.37828, -117.545271 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

216/16/2026

Mallard

96/16/2026

Calliope Hummingbird

16/16/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

26/16/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/16/2026

Turkey Vulture

16/16/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/16/2026

Northern Flicker

56/16/2026

Willow Flycatcher

56/16/2026

Western Flycatcher

76/16/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/16/2026

Western Warbling Vireo

36/16/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

86/16/2026

American Crow

56/16/2026

Common Raven

26/16/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

136/16/2026

Violet-green Swallow

66/16/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

46/16/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

26/16/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

26/16/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.
2
Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.
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 Castlegar - Selkirk College Trails for birding?▼

The best months to visit Castlegar - Selkirk College Trails for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Castlegar - Selkirk College Trails?▼

Notable species at Castlegar - Selkirk College Trails include Canada Goose, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Mallard, Northern Pintail. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.

How difficult is birding at Castlegar - Selkirk College Trails?▼

Birding at Castlegar - Selkirk College Trails is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Castlegar - Selkirk College Trails?▼

Castlegar - Selkirk College Trails offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.