Pine branch with cones against a bright sky

Clover Point

British Columbia · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily

About This Location

Clover Point is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 223 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Brant, Harlequin Duck, 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Ring-billed Gull

Larus delawarensis

4/20/2026Esquimalt Lagoon1 observed

American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

4/20/2026Three Meadows Marsh (restricted access)2 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/20/2026Victoria--Blenkinsop Lake1 observed

Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

4/20/2026Gowlland Tod PP--SṈIDȻEȽ / Tod Inlet1 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

4/20/2026Uplands Park1 observed

MacGillivray's Warbler

Geothlypis tolmiei

4/20/2026Victoria--Mt. Tolmie Park1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

4/19/2026Quayle Rd and Interurban Rd.1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

14/20/2026

Harlequin Duck

114/20/2026

Bufflehead

24/20/2026

Rock Pigeon

44/20/2026

Black Oystercatcher

24/20/2026

Black Turnstone

74/20/2026

American Herring Gull

14/20/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

24/20/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

24/20/2026

Belted Kingfisher

14/20/2026

American Crow

24/20/2026

European Starling

84/20/2026

Savannah Sparrow

14/20/2026

Orange-crowned Warbler

14/20/2026

Canada Goose

24/20/2026

Surf Scoter

54/20/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

84/20/2026

Black-bellied Plover

44/20/2026

Dunlin

154/20/2026

Rhinoceros Auklet

74/20/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.

  2. 2

    Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Check tide tables before visiting — low tide exposes mudflats that attract the most shorebirds.

  5. 5

    Onshore winds can push pelagic species closer to shore, making post-storm days excellent for rarities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Clover Point for birding?
The best months to visit Clover Point for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Clover Point?
Notable species at Clover Point include Brant, Harlequin Duck, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Black Oystercatcher, Mourning Dove, Anna's Hummingbird, Hairy Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Chestnut-backed Chickadee, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Red-breasted Nuthatch. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Clover Point?
Birding at Clover Point is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at Clover Point?
There is no entrance fee at Clover Point. Hours: Open daily.
What amenities are available at Clover Point?
Clover Point offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.