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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Ancient Murrelet

Synthliboramphus antiquus

8/23/20261111 D'Arcy Ln, Saanich CA-BC 48.51154, -123.360266 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

8/23/2026Victoria--Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary1 observed

Pomarine Jaeger

Stercorarius pomarinus

8/23/2026Juan de Fuca Strait, Capital CA-BC 48.29233, -123.383541 observed

Eastern Kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus

8/23/2026Victoria--Blenkinsop Lake1 observed

Lewis's Woodpecker

Melanerpes lewis

8/23/2026Rocky Point Bird Observatory (no public access)1 observed

Buff-breasted Sandpiper

Calidris subruficollis

8/23/2026SḰŦÁMEN / Sidney Spit (Gulf Islands National Park Reserve)1 observed

American Golden-Plover

Pluvialis dominica

8/23/2026SḰŦÁMEN / Sidney Spit (Gulf Islands National Park Reserve)1 observed

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

8/23/2026SḰŦÁMEN / Sidney Spit (Gulf Islands National Park Reserve)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Barn Swallow

38/23/2026

Harlequin Duck

18/23/2026

Rock Pigeon

38/23/2026

Black Oystercatcher

18/23/2026

Pigeon Guillemot

18/23/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

48/23/2026

Pelagic Cormorant

18/23/2026

Great Blue Heron

18/23/2026

American Crow

28/23/2026

Black-bellied Plover

18/23/2026

Semipalmated Plover

28/23/2026

Black Turnstone

28/23/2026

Least Sandpiper

38/23/2026

Western Sandpiper

88/23/2026

Short-billed Gull

28/23/2026

California Gull

408/23/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

48/23/2026

Bewick's Wren

18/23/2026

European Starling

38/23/2026

Song Sparrow

28/23/2026

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.